Integration
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12 The diagram shows the curve with equation y = x^2 (3 − 2 x − x^2 ). P and Q are
points on the curve with co-ordinates (−2, 12) and (1, 0) respectively.
(i) Find
d
d
y
x.
(ii) Find the equation of the line PQ.
(iii) Prove that the line PQ is a tangent to the curve at both P and Q.
(iv) Find the area of the region bounded by the line PQ and that part of the
curve for which − 2 x 1.
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13 The diagram shows the graph of y = 4 x − x^3. The point A has co-ordinates
(2, 0).
(i) Find d
d
y
x
.
Then find the equation of the tangent to the curve at A.
(ii) The tangent at A meets the curve again at the point B.
Show that the x co-ordinate of B satisfies the equation x^3 − 12 x + 16 = 0.
Find the co-ordinates of B.
(iii) Calculate the area of the shaded region between the straight line AB and
the curve.
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x
P y
Q
x
y
A
O
B
2