How do you find the coordinates of stationary points on a graph?

First differentiate the function:  y = f(x)   =>   dy/dx = f'(x)

Then set dy/dx = 0 and find the solutions. i.e. solve 0 =  f'(x)

For each value of x that is a solution, substitute back into f(x) to get the y coordinates.

We now have the coordinates of the stationary points.

DK
Answered by Daniel K. Maths tutor

9100 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Differentiate xcos(x) with respect to x


Suppose that you go to a party where everyone knows at least one other person, you get a bit bored and wonder whether there are at least two people which know the same number of people there.


Given that f(x)= (4/x) - 3x + 2 find i) f'(x) and ii) f''(1/2)


How do I find the minimum point for the equation y = x^2 -5x - 6?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning