2020 THREE(d)

Question

The graph of the function

y = \frac{1}{x - 3} + x

x \neq = 3

, has two stationary points.

Find the

x

-coordinates of the stationary points, and determine whether they are local maxima
or local minima.

*You must use calculus and show any derivatives that you need to find when solving this
problem.*

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NCEA Level 3 Calculus Differentiation 2020 NZQA Exam - Worked Answers by infinityplusone(starts at 48:15)

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