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Verify that the curve has a stationary point at $x = 2$, then decide whether it is a maximum or minimum.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation
Differentiation — practice question
The equation of a curve is $y = 2x + \frac{1}{(x - 1)^2}$.
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