Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is given by the equation $y = x^3 - 3x + 4$.

(a)[5]

Find the coordinates of both stationary points.

(b)[3]

Determine whether each stationary point is a maximum or a minimum, and justify your answers.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “$\frac{dy}{dx}=3x^{2}-3$” …