2026 MSHS P2 Q8

2026 MSHS P2 Q8

Secondary 4
9 marks

Given \(y=\mathrm e^{-2x}x^2\),

  1. \(y\) is a solution of the equation \(\mathrm e^{2x}\left(4y+4\dfrac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}+\dfrac{\mathrm{d}^2y}{\mathrm{d}x^2}\right)=k\), where \(k\) is a constant. Show that \(k=2\).[6]
  2. find the range of values of \(x\) for which \(y\) increases as \(x\) increases.[3]

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Answer:(a) \(k=2\) shown. (b) \(0<x<1\)

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