**Tangent line** of function $f$ at point $M(a, f(a))$ is the line through $M$ with gradient $f^\prime(a)$.
+For $f(x)=x^n, \hspace{0.5em} f^\prime (x) = nx^{n-1}$
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## Tangents and gradients
Stationary where $m=0$.
Find derivative, solve for ${dy \over dx} = 0$
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+### Type of stationary points
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+![](https://cdn.edjin.com/upload/RESOURCE/IMAGE/78444.png)
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+**Local maximum at point $A$**
+- $f^\prime (x) > 0$ left of $A$
+- $f^\prime (x) < 0$ right of $A$
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+**Local minimum at point $B$**
+- $f^\prime (x) < 0$ left of $B$
+- $f^\prime (x) > 0$ right of $B$
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+**Stationary** point of inflection at $C$
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