Derive stationary point equation

A question is this type if and only if it asks to show using calculus that the x-coordinate of a stationary/turning point satisfies a particular equation.

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CAIE P2 2020 June Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{8bdd1285-9e39-465a-8c09-bbe410504f9d-06_442_698_260_721} The diagram shows part of the curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 3 } \cos 2 x\). The curve has a maximum at the point \(M\).
  1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) satisfies the equation \(x = \sqrt [ 3 ] { 1.5 x ^ { 2 } \cot 2 x }\).
  2. Use the equation in part (a) to show by calculation that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) lies between 0.59 and 0.60.
  3. Use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (a), to find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) correct to 3 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2021 June Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{2d6fc4c5-70ec-4cd8-9b48-59d5ce0e39b7-08_575_618_262_762} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 3 x + 2 } { \ln x }\). The curve has a minimum point \(M\).
  1. Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) satisfies the equation \(x = \frac { 3 x + 2 } { 3 \ln x }\). [3]
  2. Use the equation in part (a) to show by calculation that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) lies between 3 and 4.
  3. Use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (a), to find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) correct to 5 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 7 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2024 June Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5 A curve has equation \(\mathrm { y } = \frac { 1 + \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 \mathrm { x } } } { 1 + 3 \mathrm { x } }\). The curve has exactly one stationary point \(P\).
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { dy } } { \mathrm { dx } }\) and hence show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\) satisfies the equation \(x = \frac { 1 } { 6 } + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }\).
  2. Show by calculation that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\) lies between 0.35 and 0.45 .
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (a) to find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\) correct to 3 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{971a1d8d-a82e-4a3a-b72d-3c147e4f30bb-10_451_647_258_699} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(\mathrm { y } = \sqrt { \sin 2 \mathrm { x } + \sin ^ { 2 } 2 \mathrm { x } }\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\). The shaded region is bounded by the curve and the straight lines \(x = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\) and \(y = 0\).
CAIE P2 2021 November Q4
8 marks Standard +0.3
4 The curve with equation \(y = x \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x } + 5 \mathrm { e } ^ { - x }\) has a minimum point \(M\).
  1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) satisfies the equation \(x = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \ln 5 - \frac { 1 } { 3 } \ln ( 1 + 2 x )\).
  2. Use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (a), to find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) correct to 3 significant figures. Use an initial value of 0.35 and give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2021 November Q3
6 marks Challenging +1.2
3 The curve with equation $$y = 5 x - 2 \tan 2 x$$ has exactly one stationary point in the interval \(0 \leqslant x < \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
Find the coordinates of this stationary point, giving each coordinate correct to 3 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2022 November Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5 The curve with equation \(y = x \ln ( 4 x + 1 ) - 3 x\) has one stationary point \(P\).
  1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\) satisfies the equation $$x = \frac { 2 x + 0.75 } { \ln ( 4 x + 1 ) } - 0.25$$
  2. Show by calculation that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\) lies between 1.8 and 1.9.
  3. Use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (a), to find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\) correct to 3 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2020 Specimen Q5
9 marks Standard +0.3
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d4bec1a9-2d24-4cf8-9991-9ab61ddbc865-08_430_990_260_539} Th id ag am sto cn \(\mathrm { y } = \frac { \sin 2 \mathrm { x } } { \mathrm { x } + 2 }\) fo \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). Tb \(x\)-co \(\dot { \mathrm { d } } \mathbf { a }\) te 6 th max mm \(\dot { \mathrm { p } } n M\) is d t ed y \(\alpha\).
  1. Fid \(\frac { \mathrm { dy } } { \mathrm { dx } }\) ad th t \(\alpha\) satisfies th eq tin \(\tan 2 x = 2 x + 4\) [4]
  2. Stw alch atin \(\mathbf { b }\) t \(\alpha\) lies b tweerfd nd
  3. Use th iterati fo mu a \(x _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( 2 x _ { n } + 4 \right.\) to id b \& le \(6 \alpha\) co rect tod cimal p aces. Gie th resu to each teratio od cimal places.
CAIE P2 2012 June Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{48ab71ff-c37b-4e0b-b031-d99b0cf517a8-3_421_976_251_580} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac { \sin 2 x } { x + 2 }\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\). The \(x\)-coordinate of the maximum point \(M\) is denoted by \(\alpha\).
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and show that \(\alpha\) satisfies the equation \(\tan 2 x = 2 x + 4\).
  2. Show by calculation that \(\alpha\) lies between 0.6 and 0.7 .
  3. Use the iterative formula \(x _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( 2 x _ { n } + 4 \right)\) to find the value of \(\alpha\) correct to 3 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places.
CAIE P2 2018 June Q4
8 marks Standard +0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{873a104f-e2e2-49bb-b943-583769728fbb-06_355_839_260_653} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 5 \ln x } { 2 x + 1 }\). The curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at the point \(P\) and has a maximum point \(M\).
  1. Find the gradient of the curve at the point \(P\).
  2. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of the point \(M\) satisfies the equation \(x = \frac { x + 0.5 } { \ln x }\).
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (ii) to find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) correct to 4 significant figures. Show the result of each iteration to 6 significant figures.
CAIE P3 2010 June Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{20de5ba6-9426-4431-99af-6e8e62607f3e-2_513_895_1055_625} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac { \sin x } { x }\) for \(0 < x \leqslant 2 \pi\), and its minimum point \(M\).
  1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) satisfies the equation $$x = \tan x$$
  2. The iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( x _ { n } \right) + \pi$$ can be used to determine the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\). Use this formula to determine the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2010 June Q6
8 marks Moderate -0.3
6 The curve \(y = \frac { \ln x } { x + 1 }\) has one stationary point.
  1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of this point satisfies the equation $$x = \frac { x + 1 } { \ln x }$$ and that this \(x\)-coordinate lies between 3 and 4 .
  2. Use the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \frac { x _ { n } + 1 } { \ln x _ { n } }$$ to determine the \(x\)-coordinate correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2016 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6 The curve with equation \(y = x ^ { 2 } \cos \frac { 1 } { 2 } x\) has a stationary point at \(x = p\) in the interval \(0 < x < \pi\).
  1. Show that \(p\) satisfies the equation \(\tan \frac { 1 } { 2 } p = \frac { 4 } { p }\).
  2. Verify by calculation that \(p\) lies between 2 and 2.5.
  3. Use the iterative formula \(p _ { n + 1 } = 2 \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 4 } { p _ { n } } \right)\) to determine the value of \(p\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2017 June Q10
11 marks Standard +0.8
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{83a6d80b-dc74-4936-ac32-858a517a843c-18_353_675_260_735} The diagram shows the curve \(y = x ^ { 2 } \cos 2 x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\). The curve has a maximum point at \(M\) where \(x = p\).
  1. Show that \(p\) satisfies the equation \(p = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { p } \right)\).
  2. Use the iterative formula \(p _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { p _ { n } } \right)\) to determine the value of \(p\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
  3. Find, showing all necessary working, the exact area of the region bounded by the curve and the \(x\)-axis.
CAIE P3 2006 November Q10
11 marks Standard +0.3
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{9e3b4c96-0989-4ffb-bd74-0e73b79ca45a-3_430_807_1375_667} The diagram shows the curve \(y = x \cos 2 x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\). The point \(M\) is a maximum point.
  1. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) satisfies the equation \(1 = 2 x \tan 2 x\).
  2. The equation in part (i) can be rearranged in the form \(x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 x } \right)\). Use the iterative formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 x _ { n } } \right) ,$$ with initial value \(x _ { 1 } = 0.4\), to calculate the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
  3. Use integration by parts to find the exact area of the region enclosed between the curve and the \(x\)-axis from 0 to \(\frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
CAIE P3 2019 November Q5
8 marks Standard +0.8
5 The curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } \ln ( x - 1 )\) has a stationary point when \(x = p\).
  1. Show that \(p\) satisfies the equation \(x = 1 + \exp \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 ( x - 1 ) } \right)\), where \(\exp ( x )\) denotes \(\mathrm { e } ^ { x }\).
  2. Verify by calculation that \(p\) lies between 2.2 and 2.6.
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (i) to determine \(p\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P2 2019 June Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{6694ccc1-c8b1-42a7-8b21-829a89af74c9-08_732_807_258_667} The diagram shows the curve with equation \(y = \frac { 8 + x ^ { 3 } } { 2 - 5 x }\). The maximum point is denoted by \(M\).
  1. Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and determine the gradient of the curve at the point where the curve crosses the \(x\)-axis.
  2. Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of the point \(M\) satisfies the equation \(x = \sqrt { } \left( 0.6 x + 4 x ^ { - 1 } \right)\).
  3. Use an iterative formula, based on the equation in part (ii), to find the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) correct to 3 significant figures. Give the result of each iteration to 5 significant figures.
CAIE P2 2009 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{729aa2f6-2b62-445f-a2aa-a63b45cb6b64-3_604_971_262_587} The diagram shows the curve \(y = x ^ { 2 } \cos x\), for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi\), and its maximum point \(M\).
  1. Show by differentiation that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) satisfies the equation $$\tan x = \frac { 2 } { x }$$
  2. Verify by calculation that this equation has a root (in radians) between 1 and 1.2.
  3. Use the iterative formula \(x _ { n + 1 } = \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 2 } { x _ { n } } \right)\) to determine this root correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P2 2014 November Q6
9 marks Standard +0.3
6 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{72d50061-ead5-466a-96fc-2203438d1407-3_296_675_945_735} The diagram shows part of the curve \(y = \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 1 + \mathrm { e } ^ { 3 x } }\) and its maximum point \(M\). The \(x\)-coordinate of \(M\) is denoted by \(m\).
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) and hence show that \(m\) satisfies the equation \(x = \frac { 2 } { 3 } \left( 1 + \mathrm { e } ^ { - 3 x } \right)\).
  2. Show by calculation that \(m\) lies between 0.7 and 0.8 .
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (i) to find \(m\) correct to 3 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 5 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2021 June Q7
9 marks Challenging +1.2
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{a257f49d-5c8f-4c23-be78-46619b746fde-10_353_689_262_726} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \frac { \tan ^ { - 1 } x } { \sqrt { x } }\) and its maximum point \(M\) where \(x = a\).
  1. Show that \(a\) satisfies the equation $$a = \tan \left( \frac { 2 a } { 1 + a ^ { 2 } } \right)$$
  2. Verify by calculation that \(a\) lies between 1.3 and 1.5.
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (a) to determine \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2023 June Q5
6 marks Standard +0.8
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{72042f09-3495-42e9-bee9-96ec5ac0bf0c-06_352_643_274_744} The diagram shows the part of the curve \(y = x ^ { 2 } \cos 3 x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi\), and its maximum point \(M\), where \(x = a\).
  1. Show that \(a\) satisfies the equation \(a = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 2 } { 3 a } \right)\).
  2. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in (a) to determine \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2024 March Q7
8 marks Standard +0.3
7 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{446573d3-73b1-482a-a3f6-1abddfdd90d0-10_620_517_260_774} The diagram shows the curve \(\mathrm { y } = \mathrm { xe } ^ { 2 \mathrm { x } } - 5 \mathrm { x }\) and its minimum point \(M\), where \(x = \alpha\).
  1. Show that \(\alpha\) satisfies the equation \(\alpha = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \ln \left( \frac { 5 } { 1 + 2 \alpha } \right)\).
  2. Verify by calculation that \(\alpha\) lies between 0.4 and 0.5.
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (a) to determine \(\alpha\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
CAIE P3 2020 November Q10
12 marks Standard +0.8
10 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{77a45360-8e1d-4f4f-9830-075d832a14cf-18_549_933_260_605} The diagram shows the curve \(y = \sqrt { x } \cos x\), for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 3 } { 2 } \pi\), and its minimum point \(M\), where \(x = a\). The shaded region between the curve and the \(x\)-axis is denoted by \(R\).
  1. Show that \(a\) satisfies the equation \(\tan a = \frac { 1 } { 2 a }\).
  2. The sequence of values given by the iterative formula \(a _ { n + 1 } = \pi + \tan ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 a _ { n } } \right)\), with initial value \(x _ { 1 } = 3\), converges to \(a\). Use this formula to determine \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
  3. Find the volume of the solid obtained when the region \(R\) is rotated completely about the \(x\)-axis. Give your answer in terms of \(\pi\).
    If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE P3 2022 November Q8
8 marks Standard +0.3
8 The curve with equation \(y = \frac { x ^ { 3 } } { \mathrm { e } ^ { x } - 1 }\) has a stationary point at \(x = p\), where \(p > 0\).
  1. Show that \(p = 3 \left( 1 - \mathrm { e } ^ { - p } \right)\).
  2. Verify by calculation that \(p\) lies between 2.5 and 3 .
  3. Use an iterative formula based on the equation in part (a) to determine \(p\) correct to 2 decimal places. Give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
Edexcel P3 2021 January Q6
8 marks Standard +0.8
6. $$\mathrm { f } ( x ) = x \cos \left( \frac { x } { 3 } \right) \quad x > 0$$
  1. Find \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x )\)
  2. Show that the equation \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 0\) can be written as $$x = k \arctan \left( \frac { k } { x } \right)$$ where \(k\) is an integer to be found.
  3. Starting with \(x _ { 1 } = 2.5\) use the iteration formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = k \arctan \left( \frac { k } { x _ { n } } \right)$$ with the value of \(k\) found in part (b), to calculate the values of \(x _ { 2 }\) and \(x _ { 6 }\) giving your answers to 3 decimal places.
  4. Using a suitable interval and a suitable function that should be stated, show that a root of \(\mathrm { f } ^ { \prime } ( x ) = 0\) is 2.581 correct to 3 decimal places.
    In this question you must show all stages of your working. Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
Edexcel P3 2021 June Q1
7 marks Standard +0.8
  1. The curve \(C\) has equation
$$y = x ^ { 2 } \cos \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } x \right) \quad 0 < x \leqslant \pi$$ The curve has a stationary point at the point \(P\).
  1. Show, using calculus, that the \(x\) coordinate of \(P\) is a solution of the equation $$x = 2 \arctan \left( \frac { 4 } { x } \right)$$ Using the iteration formula $$x _ { n + 1 } = 2 \arctan \left( \frac { 4 } { x _ { n } } \right) \quad x _ { 1 } = 2$$
  2. find the value of \(x _ { 2 }\) and the value of \(x _ { 6 }\), giving your answers to 3 decimal places.