9709 P12 - Jun 2013 - Q9
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A function \(f\) is defined by \(f(x) = \frac{5}{1 - 3x}\), for \(x \geq 1\).
(i) Find an expression for \(f'(x)\).
(ii) Determine, with a reason, whether \(f\) is an increasing function, a decreasing function or neither.
