QUESTION: Show that the curve $f(x)=2x^3-5$ has an inflexion and find its coordinates.
$f'(x)=6x^2$
$f''(x)=12x$
For possible inflexions: solve $f''(x)=0$.
$12x=0$
$\therefore x=0$.
When $x=0, f(0)=2(0)^3-5=-5$.
So, possible inflexion is $(0,-5)$.
Check concavity to verify inflexion.
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PS. the graph wasn't asked for but here it is anyway :-)
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