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Mathematics GR 12
Mathematics GR 12
QUESTION
Calculate the stationary points of the graph of p (x) = x
3
6x
2
+ 9x 4.
SOLUTION
Step 1: Determine the derivative of p (x)
Using the rules of differentiation we get:
p
(x) = 3x
2
12x + 9
Step 2: Let p