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1. Find the stationary point on the curve y=xe^x and determine its nature.

2. Differentiate e^x(2x+1)
 

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1. Find the stationary point on the curve y=xe^x and determine its nature.

2. Differentiate e^x(2x+1)
1.





For stationary points,





The first equation cannot hold true since is only defined for



When

Determining nature,





At



is a minimum turning point.


2.



 
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Ok i am going to try and beat spiral flex to this.

y =
Using product rule to differentiate
y' =
= e^x(1+x)

At S.P y' = 0
Therefore x = -1

Using the table of values to determine the nature. The curve should be a minimum turning point at (-1,-1/e)

2. Expand it out


2e^x + 2xe^x + e^x
e^x(2+2x+1)
= e^x(2x+3)

Should be correct i think o.o
 

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