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P.T.F.E

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can anyone help with stat pts of y= x2 -1 / x2

i have an answer but doesnt look right. please help.
 

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i drew the graph and its indicating that it shouldnt have any stationary points...

then i did it algebraically and found no stationary points either :O

i just got x=+- i.
 

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yer i didnt get stat pts only a horizontal pt of inflexion at x =2 but i hav no idea???
 

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by inspection no stationary points
as (x^2 - 1)/(x^2)
also equals
(x^2)/(x^2) - x^(-2)
which equals
1 - x^(-2)

defs no SP's
 

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