Mathematics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 5
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O y x a b The equation of a curve is y x x 4 2 1 = - . The curve has a maximum point when x a = and crosses the x-axis at the point with coordinates (b, 0), where b 0 2 . The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the line x a = and the x-axis (see diagram).
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