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If \(y = x^{3} - x^{2} - x + 6\), find the values of x...

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WAEC 2012

If \(y = x^{3} - x^{2} - x + 6\), find the values of x at the turning point.

  • A. \(\frac{1}{2}, 3\)
  • B. \(\frac{1}{3}, -\frac{1}{2}\)
  • C. \(1, -\frac{1}{3}\)
  • D. \(1, \frac{1}{3}\)
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

At turning point, \(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = 0\).

Given \(x^{3} - x^{2} - x + 6 \)

\(\frac{\mathrm d y}{\mathrm d x} = 3x^{2} - 2x - 1 = 0 \)

\(3x^{2} - 3x + x - 1 = 0 \implies (3x + 1)(x - 1) = 0\)

\(x = \frac{-1}{3}, 1\)


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