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June 2021 p12 q11
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The gradient of a curve is given by \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 6(3x - 5)^3 - kx^2\), where \(k\) is a constant. The curve has a stationary point at \((2, -3.5)\).
(a) Find the value of \(k\).
(c) Find \(\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}\).
(d) Determine the nature of the stationary point at \((2, -3.5)\).
Solution
(a) At the stationary point, \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 0\). So, \(6(3 \times 2 - 5)^3 - k \times 2^2 = 0\).