Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

(a)[2]

Differentiate the expression $x^3 - 4x^2 - 3x$.

(b)[5]

Work out the coordinates of the two stationary points. Show your working throughout.

(c)[3]

Determine whether each stationary point is a maximum or a minimum. Show your working.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The correct result is 3x^2 - 8x - 3” …