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A-Level Maths · 20 questions

Pure — Calculus — Core Methods Practice Questions

Pure — Calculus covers Differentiation, integration, differential equations, fundamental theorem. These concepts appear in both pure paper 1 and pure paper 2, and form the foundation for all applied mathematics questions.

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Question 1Foundation

∫(6x² - 4x + 3)dx =

A2x³ - 2x² + 3x + c
B6x³ - 4x² + 3x + c
C2x³ - 2x² + 3 + c
D18x - 4 + c

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Tests fundamental polynomial integration using power rule - core skill needed for all further calculus topics

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Question 2Foundation

The gradient of the curve y = x³ - 6x² + 9x + 2 at the point where x = 1 is:

A6
B4
C2
D0

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Tests basic power rule differentiation and substitution - foundation skill for all further calculus work

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Question 3Foundation

Find the derivative of f(x) = 3x⁴ - 2x³ + 5x - 7

A12x³ - 6x² + 5
B12x³ - 6x² + 5x
C3x³ - 2x² + 5
D12x³ - 6x² + 10x

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Tests fundamental power rule application with polynomial - core C1 skill that must be automatic for A-Level success

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