Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

A curve has a stationary point at $(2, -10)$ and its second derivative is $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 6x$.
(a)[3]

Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ for the curve.

(b)[3]

Find the equation for the curve.

(c)[3]

Find the coordinates of the other stationary point and identify its nature.

(d)[2]

Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where it crosses the $y$-axis.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Differentiate the expression to give $\frac{dy}{dx}=3x^2+c$

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