Edexcel C1 2007 January — Question 8

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC1 (Core Mathematics 1)
Year2007
SessionJanuary
TopicDifferentiation Applications
TypeFind derivative of polynomial

8. The curve \(C\) has equation \(y = 4 x + 3 x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } - 2 x ^ { 2 } , \quad x > 0\).
  1. Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\).
  2. Show that the point \(P ( 4,8 )\) lies on \(C\).
  3. Show that an equation of the normal to \(C\) at the point \(P\) is $$3 y = x + 20 .$$ The normal to \(C\) at \(P\) cuts the \(x\)-axis at the point \(Q\).
  4. Find the length \(P Q\), giving your answer in a simplified surd form.