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Edexcel IALMathematicsGeneral Applications3 Marks

The curve C has equation y = (2x + 1)e^(-2x). (b) Hence find the exact coordinates of the stationary point of C.

  1. (b)Hence find the exact coordinates of the stationary point of C.[3]

Mark scheme

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  1. M1 for setting dy/dx = 0 and attempting to solve for x.
  2. A1 for x = 0 (seen or implied).
  3. A1 for y = 1, giving the coordinates as (0, 1).

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General Applications, Edexcel IAL Mathematics. Structured question, 3 marks.

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