Edexcel C2 — Question 6

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC2 (Core Mathematics 2)
TopicDifferentiation Applications
TypeFind stationary points

6. A curve has the equation $$y = x ^ { 3 } + a x ^ { 2 } - 15 x + b$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants. Given that the curve is stationary at the point \(( - 1,12 )\),
  1. find the values of \(a\) and \(b\),
  2. find the coordinates of the other stationary point of the curve.