CAIE P1 2018 June — Question 10

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2018
SessionJune
TopicChain Rule

10 The curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 3 } - 2 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x\) passes through the origin.
  1. Show that the curve has no stationary points.
  2. Denoting the gradient of the curve by \(m\), find the stationary value of \(m\) and determine its nature.
  3. Showing all necessary working, find the area of the region enclosed by the curve, the \(x\)-axis and the line \(x = 6\).
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