Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 12 · Applications of calculus
Support Analyse the value of f''(x) either side of the roots of f''(x) = 0, and use the resulting concavities to identify which zeroes of f''(x) are points of inflection
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Define the discriminant as Δ = b² - 4ac and use it to solve problems involving the number of real roots of a quadratic equation and determine the conditions for roots to be equal, distinct, real or rational
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Working with functions Draft mapping
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