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Respect the vertical-asymptote condition at the derivative boundary

· Techniques of Differentiation

C has equation y=(2x2+ax+3a)/(x+b)y=(2x^2+ax+3a)/(x+b), where a,b are nonzero constants. x=2 is an asymptote.

(i) State b.

(ii) By differentiation, find the range of a for which C has no stationary points.

(iii) Given a=−3, sketch C with all asymptotes and axis intersections.

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CJC · Discussion · Question 6

The stated vertical asymptote remains a constraint when assessing a boundary parameter.

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