When two stationary points merge

When two stationary points merge

Secondary 4
9 marks
TGM Original Questions

The curve \(y=x^3-6x^2+kx+1\) is defined for all real \(x\), where \(k\) is a constant.

  1. Find the values of \(k\) for which the curve has two distinct stationary points, exactly one stationary point, and no stationary points.[3]
  2. For the case with exactly one stationary point, find its coordinates and determine its nature.[3]
  3. Find all values of \(k\) for which the function is strictly increasing for all real \(x\). Explain why the boundary value is included.[3]

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Answer:(a) Two: \(k<12\); one: \(k=12\); none: \(k>12\). (b) \((2,9)\), stationary inflexion. (c) \(k\geq12\).

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