9709 P15 - Nov 2025 - Q8 - 7 marks
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The shaded region is bounded by \(y=\sqrt{6x+5}\), the \(x\)-axis, and \(x=a,x=2a\), where \(a>0\). Rotation through \(360^\circ\) about the \(x\)-axis gives volume \(V\ge46\pi\).
(a) Show \(9a^2+5a-46\ge0\). [4]
(b) Find the range of possible \(a\). [3]