OCR MEI Paper 2 2022 June — Question 16

Exam BoardOCR MEI
ModulePaper 2 (Paper 2)
Year2022
SessionJune
TopicDifferentiation Applications
TypeFind stationary points

16 The equation of a curve is
\(y = 6 x ^ { 4 } + 8 x ^ { 3 } - 21 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x - 6\).
  1. In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Determine
    • The coordinates of the stationary points on the curve.
    • The nature of the stationary points on the curve.
    • The \(x\)-coordinate of the non-stationary point of inflection on the curve.
    • On the axes in the Printed Answer Booklet, sketch the curve whose equation is
    $$y = 6 x ^ { 4 } + 8 x ^ { 3 } - 21 x ^ { 2 } + 12 x - 6 .$$