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Higher Maths Differentiation Help?
Question: The graph with the equation y = (x - 4)^2 + k passes through the point (3,9). What are the coordinates of the stationary point of the graph?
A) (4,8)
B) (4,9)
C) (4,10)
D) (4,11)
I have done this question a couple of times and I keep getting the coordinate as (4,0). Can someone help me with how to do this question?
2 Answers
- wamos24Lv 59 years agoFavorite Answer
the answer is (a) (4,8)
the point (3,9) is on the curve therefore it satisfies the equation y = (x - 4)^2 + k so sub it in
9 = (3-4)^2 + k
9 = (-1)^2 + k
k + 1 = 9
k = 8 .. the curve now has the equation
y = (x-4)^2 + 8
y = x^2 - 8x + 24 ...... differentiate this
dy/dx = 2x - 8 .. as the point is stationary (slope = 0)
2x - 8 = 0
x = 4 ... this is the x-value of the co-ordinate .. sub this in to the equation of the curve and solve for y
y = (4)^2 - 8(4) + 24
y = 16 - 32 + 24
y = 40 - 32
y = 8
Co- ordinate of stationary point is (4,8)
- 9 years ago
The answer I think is B
Substitute (3,9) into y=mx+c
Make the gradient 0 as its stationary
So 9=0*3+c so 9=c
So y=0+9
Y=9
The y coordinate of the points is 9,
B is the only answer where that is true
Hope this makes sense??
Source(s): Maths alevel