The curve has two stationary points. Find the difference between their -coordinates (larger minus smaller).
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: Setting gives and .
- Step 2: and ; the difference is .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you add the -values. is what you get if you give the difference of the -values. is what you get if you mix and differences.
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