Edexcel P2 2019 October — Question 10

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleP2 (Pure Mathematics 2)
Year2019
SessionOctober
TopicDifferentiation Applications
TypeFind stationary points

10. The curve \(C\) has equation $$y = a x ^ { 3 } - 3 x ^ { 2 } + 3 x + b$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants. Given that
  • the point \(( 2,5 )\) lies on \(C\)
  • the gradient of the curve at \(( 2,5 )\) is 7
    1. find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\).
    2. Prove that \(C\) has no turning points.