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The gradient of a cute. Is dy/dx =x^2-4
a) find the x coordinate of the maximum point

At the maximum (or minimum) point, the gradient is zero. That allows you to find the x-cordinate.

To find the corresponding y cordinate you need the equation of the curve itself.

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Original post by phys981

At the maximum (or minimum) point, the gradient is zero. That allows you to find the x-cordinate.

To find the corresponding y cordinate you need the equation of the curve itself.