Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Graphs of functions

Graphs of functions — practice question

The table gives several values of $y = x^3 + x^2 - 5x.$
(a)[3]

Complete the table by filling in the missing values.

(b)[4]

On the grid, sketch the graph of $y = x^3 + x^2 - 5x$ for $-3 \le x \le 3$.

(c)[2]

Use your graph to solve $x^3 + x^2 - 5x = 0$.

(d)[3]

By drawing an appropriate tangent, estimate the gradient of the curve at $x = 2$.

(e)[1]

Write down the greatest integer value of $k$ for which the equation $x^3 + x^2 - 5x = k$ has three solutions for $-3 \le x \le 3$.

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