A-Level MathematicsYear 2018Q7
page 05 MARKS 7. The curve with equation y x x x = − + + 3 2 3 2 5 is shown on the diagram. y P Q O x y x x x = − + + 3 2 3 2 5 (a) Write down the coordinates of P, the point where the curve crosses the y-axis . (b) Determine the equation of the tangent to the curve at P. (c) Find the coordinates of Q, the point where this tangent meets the curve again. 8. A line has equation y x − + = 3 5 0. Determine the angle this line makes with the positive direction of the x-axis. [Turn over 1 3 4 2
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Syllabus levelAdvanced Level (A-Level)
SubjectMathematics
Official MarksVariable (2–6 marks)