SPS SPS SM Pure 2023 September — Question 5 7 marks

Exam BoardSPS
ModuleSPS SM Pure (SPS SM Pure)
Year2023
SessionSeptember
Marks7
TopicArea Under & Between Curves

5. The curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 3 } - 7 x + 6\) is sketched below.
\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a1b449df-1096-4b3a-8306-fca410a7e530-10_428_627_342_810} The curve intersects the \(x\)-axis at the points \(A ( - 3,0 ) , B ( 1,0 )\) and \(C\).
  1. Find the coordinates of \(C\).
    [0pt] [1 mark]
  2. Find \(\int \left( x ^ { 3 } - 7 x + 6 \right) \mathrm { d } x\)
    [0pt] [2 marks]
  3. Find the total area of the shaded regions enclosed by the curve and the \(x\)-axis.
    [0pt] [4 marks]