A curve has gradient and passes through the point . Find the -intercept of the curve.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 1

  1. Step 1: Integrate: . Step 2. Substitute : , so , which is the -intercept. Answer: 1. Why not the others: 10: That is the -coordinate of the given point, not the intercept. -1: The sign of the constant is reversed. 9: That is the integral term only; the constant has not been added.

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