Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve defined by $y = e^{2x}(\sin x + 3\cos x)$ has a stationary point for $0 \leq x \leq \pi$.
(a)[4]

Determine the $x$-coordinate of this point, correct to 2 decimal places.

(b)[2]

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

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