Edexcel P1 2022 January — Question 6

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2022
SessionJanuary
TopicChain Rule

6. The curve \(C\) has equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) where \(x > 0\) Given that
  • \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x ) = \frac { ( x + 3 ) ^ { 2 } } { x \sqrt { x } }\)
  • the point \(P ( 4,20 )\) lies on \(C\)
    1. (i) find the value of the gradient at \(P\)
      (ii) Hence find the equation of the tangent to \(C\) at \(P\), giving your answer in the form \(a x + b y + c = 0\) where \(a , b\) and \(c\) are integers to be found.
    2. Find \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\), simplifying your answer.