Differentiation - Increasing and Decreasing Functions

Differentiation - Increasing and Decreasing Functions

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A curve is such that \(\frac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x} = 4x - hx^2\), where \(h\) is a constant. The curve has a turning point at \((4, 5)\).

  1. Find the value of \(h\).
  2. Determine the nature of the turning point.
  3. Find the range of values of \(x\) for which \(y\) is decreasing.

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Answer:(i) \(h=1\) (ii) Maximum point (iii) \(x<0\) or \(x>4\)

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