The diagram shows the curve $$\(y=\frac{\tan ^{-1} x}{\sqrt{x}}\)$$ and its maximum point $$\(M\)$$ where $$\(x=a\)$$. Verify by calculation that $$\(a\)$$ lies between $$\(1.3\)$$ and $$\(1.5\)$$. ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................

Mathematics
IGCSE&ALevel
CAIE
Exam No:9709_s21_qp_31 Year:2021 Question No:7(b)

Answer:

Calculate the value of a relevant expression or pair of expressions at \(a=1.3\) and \(a=1.5\)
Complete the argument correctly with correct calculated values

Knowledge points:

3.6.1 locate approximately a root of an equation, by means of graphical considerations and/or searching for a sign change

Solution:

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