How do I find where functions are increasing, decreasing or stationary?
To identify the intervals on which a function is increasing or decreasing
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Tangents & Normals
What is a tangent?
At any point on a curve (the graph of a (non-linear) function), the tangent is the straight line that passes through that point and has the same gradient as the curve at that point
How do I find the equation of a tangent?What is a normal?
At any point on a curve (the graph of a (non-linear) function), the normal is the straight line that passes through that point and is perpendicular to the tangent at that point
How do I find the equation of a normal?Exam Tip
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Local Minimum & Maximum Points
What are local minimum and maximum points?
How do I find the coordinates and nature of stationary points?