Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The equation of the curve is $y = 3\ln(2x + 9) - 2\ln x$.
(i)[4]

Find the $x$-coordinate for the stationary point.

(ii)[2]

Determine whether the stationary point is a maximum or a minimum.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Differentiate to get an expression such as $\frac{k_1}{2x+9}-\frac{k_2}{x}$

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