Mathematical Methods · Unit 2 · Applications of differential calculus · Graphical applications of derivatives

Use the first derivative of a function to determine and identify the nature of stationary points.

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Sketch curves associated with power functions and polynomials up to degree 4; find stationary points and local and global maxima and minima with and without technology; and examine behaviour as 𝑥 → ∞ and 𝑥 → − ∞.

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