Parameterised quadratic derivative from first principles

Parameterised quadratic derivative from first principles

IB Year 6 | Grade 12
6 marks

Let \(f(x)=ax^2+bx+1\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants. Use first principles to find \(f'(x)\). Given \(f'(0)=-3\) and \(f'(2)=5\), find \(a\) and \(b\).[6]

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Answer:\(f'(x)=2ax+b;\ a=2,\ b=-3\)

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