Funatic Maths

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Question 8

The graph of g(x)=ax3+bx2+cxg(x)=ax^3+bx^2+cx, a cubic function having a yy-intercept of 00, is drawn below. The xx-coordinates of the turning points of gg are 1-1 and 22.
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8.18.1 For which values of xx will gg increase? (2)(2)
8.28.2 Write down the xx-coordinate of the point of inflection of gg. (2)(2)
8.38.3 For which values of xx will gg be concave down? (2)(2)
8.48.4 If g(x)=6x2+6x+12g^\prime (x)=-6x^2+6x+12\,, determine the equation of gg. (4)(4)
8.58.5 Determine the equation of the tangent to gg that has the maximum gradient. Write your answer in the form y=mx+cy=mx+c\,. (5)(5)
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