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Find both turning points of a cubic

The curve CC has equation y=1+6x−3x2−4x3y=1+6x-3x^2-4x^3. Determine the coordinates and nature of its turning points.

CJC · Lecture · Self-Practice 1

Solve the derivative equation

y′=6−6x−12x2=−6(2x−1)(x+1)y^{\prime}=6-6x-12x^2=-6(2x-1)(x+1), so x=1/2x=1/2 or x=−1x=-1. Substitution gives y(1/2)=11/4y(1/2)=11/4 and y(−1)=−4y(-1)=-4.

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Classify and compare with the printed answers

y′′=−6−24xy^{\prime\prime}=-6-24x. At x=1/2x=1/2 this is −18<0-18<0, giving maximum (1/2,11/4)(1/2,11/4); at x=−1x=-1 it is 18>018>0, giving minimum (−1,−4)(-1,-4). 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.

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