Find the stationary point(s) on the curve 2xsin(x)

Derivative of 2xsin(x): 2sin(x)+2xcos(x)Set derivative equal to zero: 2sin(x)+2xcos(x)=0Solve: only valid when x=0Therefore the only stationary point is (0,0) ie the origin.

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