1.

For what values of m is the line y = mx + 5 a tangent to the parabola y = 4 x ?

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(Total 3 marks)

2.

The line y = 16x 9 is a tangent to the curve y = 2x + ax + bx 9 at the point (1,7). Find the
values of a and b.
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(Total 3 marks)

3.

Consider the tangent to the curve y = x + 4x + x 6.

(a)

Find the equation of this tangent at the point where x = 1.

(b)

Find the coordinates of the point where this tangent meets the curve again.

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(Total 3 marks)

4.

The function f is defined by

x2 x +1
2
f (x) = x + x + 1
(a)

Find an expression for f (x), simplifying your answer.

(i)
(ii)

The tangents to the curve of f (x) at points A and B are parallel to the x-axis. Find
the coordinates of A and of B.
(5)

5.

The following table shows the values of two functions f and g and their first derivatives when x
=1 and x = 0.
x

f (x)

f (x)

g (x)

g (x)

(a)

3 f ( x)
Find the derivative of g ( x) 1 when x = 0.

(b)

Find the derivative of f (g (x) + 2x) when x =1.

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6.

2x
The function f is defined by f (x) = x + 6 for x b where b
2

(a)

12 2 x 2
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2
2
Show that f (x) = ( x + 6)

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(Total 6 marks)