9709 P11 - Jun 2026 - Q10 - 11 marks
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A curve satisfies \(d^2y/dx^2=3x^2-6\). Point \(P=(2,3)\) is stationary.
(a) Evaluate \(d^2y/dx^2\) at \(P\) to determine its nature. [1]
(b) Find the equation of the curve. [5]
(c)(i) Find exact \(x\)-coordinates of any other stationary points. You may use \(x^3-(k+4)x+2k\equiv(x-2)(x^2+2x-k)\), if necessary. [3]
(c)(ii) Determine the nature of these other stationary points. [2]