Find the turning point of the line y = x^2 + 2x -1

d(x2+2x-1)/dx = 2x+2when dy/dx = 0, x = -1when x = -1, y = -2
therefore the turning point is (-1,-2)

EO
Answered by Ebun O. Maths tutor

4826 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Why does ln(x) differentiate to 1/x ?


Find ∫ ( 2x^4 - 4x^(-0.5) + 3 ) dx


How do you differentiate a function containing e?


If z is a complex number, solve the equation (z+i)* = 2iz+1 where the star (*) denotes the complex conjugate.


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