O-LevelAdditional MathematicsDifferentiation and integration4037/11 · May/June 2013 · Q311 Mark

The point A, whose x-coordinate is 2, lies on the curve with equation y = x³ – 4x² + x + 1. Find the gradient of the tangent to the curve at A.

A-5

B-3

✓ Correct answer

B: -3

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Topic: Differentiation and integration, O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus 4037). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Additional Mathematics, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 31.

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