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The equation of a curve is given as y = x³ – 3x + 2. Determine a) the value of y when x = 2 b) the...

The equation of a curve is given as y = x³ – 3x + 2.
Determine
a) the value of y when x = 2
b) the gradient of the curve at x = 3.
c) the turning points of the curve and their nature.

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