Find the coordinate of the stationary point on the curve y = 2x^2 + 4x - 5.

The important point in the question is the term 'stationary point'. This is where the graph of y will 'flattern out'. If we look at this graph, we can say that the gradient is equal to 0 at this point. Therefore, dy/dx = 0. dy/dx = 4x +4 = 0. Therefore, x = -1. Plug this value back into y to get y = 2(-1)^2 + 4(-1) - 5 = -7. So the coordinate of the stationary point will be at (-1,-7).

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