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Question 75
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The curve C has equation
y = 4 x5 − 1 , x ≥ 0
Show clearly that
4 x2
d2y
dx 2
− 15 y = k ,
where k is an integer to be found.
C1E , k = 15
Question 76
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2
f ′ ( x ) = ( 3x − 1) .
Given that f ( 3) = 56 , find an expression for f ( x ) .
C1N , f ( x ) = 3x3 − 3x 2 + x − 1
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Created by T. Madas
Question 77
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A
8x
6x
E
B
y
D
10 x
C
The figure above shows a pentagon ABCDE whose measurements, in cm , are given
in terms of x and y .
a) If the perimeter of the pentagon is 120 cm , show clearly that its area, A cm 2 ,
is given by
A = 600 x − 96 x 2 .
b) Use a method based on differentiation to calculate the maximum value for A ,
fully justifying the fact that it is indeed the maximum value.
SYN-S , Amax = 937.5
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Question 78
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y
B
y = x2 − 2 x + 4
A
R
y = 3x
O
P
x
The figure above shows the graph of the curve C with equation
y = x2 − 2 x + 4 , x ∈ »
intersected by the straight line L with equation
y = 3x , x ∈ » .
The curve meets the straight line at the points A and B .
The point P is located on the x axis so that the straight line segment BP is parallel to
the y axis.
The finite region R is bounded by C , L , BP and the x axis.
Show that the area of R , shown shaded in the figure, is 39 .
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MP1-J , proof
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