Worked solution
Find both turning points of a cubic
The curve has equation . Determine the coordinates and nature of its turning points.
CJC · Lecture · Self-Practice 1
Solve the derivative equation
, so or . Substitution gives and .
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Classify and compare with the printed answers
. At this is , giving maximum ; at it is , giving minimum . Both match the printed answers. These intermediate derivations are independently authored because neither copy supplies self-practice working.
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Common mistakes
A turning point needs coordinates and classification, not just roots of the first derivative.
Solution notes
Both sources print the same ask and final two coordinates/natures, without intermediate working. Derivation independently authored and checked. No printed marks or past-paper attribution.