9709 P12 - Mar 2023 - Q10 - 10 marks
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At the point (4, -1) on a curve, the gradient of the curve is \(-\frac{3}{2}\). It is given that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = x^{-\frac{1}{2}} + k\), where \(k\) is a constant.
(a) Show that \(k = -2\).
(b) Find the equation of the curve.
(c) Find the coordinates of the stationary point.
(d) Determine the nature of the stationary point.
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