Edexcel P2 2022 January — Question 2

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleP2 (Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2022
SessionJanuary
TopicDifferentiation Applications
TypeFind derivative of polynomial

2. In this question you must show all stages of your working. \section*{Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.} The curve \(C\) has equation $$y = 27 x ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } - x ^ { \frac { 3 } { 2 } } - 20 \quad x > 0$$
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\), giving each term in simplest form.
  2. Hence find the coordinates of the stationary point of \(C\).
  3. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } }\) and hence determine the nature of the stationary point of \(C\).