9709 P11 - Nov 2017 - Q2
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A function \(f\) is defined by \(f : x \mapsto x^3 - x^2 - 8x + 5\) for \(x < a\). It is given that \(f\) is an increasing function. Find the largest possible value of the constant \(a\).
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