Edexcel C2 2017 June — Question 10

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC2 (Core Mathematics 2)
Year2017
SessionJune
TopicAreas Between Curves

10. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Figure 2 shows a sketch of part of the curve with equation $$y = 4 x ^ { 3 } + 9 x ^ { 2 } - 30 x - 8 , \quad - 0.5 \leqslant x \leqslant 2.2$$ The curve has a turning point at the point \(A\).
  1. Using calculus, show that the \(x\) coordinate of \(A\) is 1 The curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at the points \(B ( 2,0 )\) and \(C \left( - \frac { 1 } { 4 } , 0 \right)\) The finite region \(R\), shown shaded in Figure 2, is bounded by the curve, the line \(A B\), and the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Use integration to find the area of the finite region \(R\), giving your answer to 2 decimal places.