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(b) Write down the coordinates of the turning point of y = x^2 - 2x - 4

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Answer:
(1,-5)

Explanation:

Given

Curve is


y=x^2-2x-4

At the turning point of the curve, the slope will be zero.

Differentiate the curve


\Rightarrow y'=2x-2

Substitute 0 for
y'


\Rightarrow 2x-2=0\\\Rightarrow x=1


\therefore y=1^2-2* 1-4=-5


(1,-5) is the turning point

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