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Stationary point

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Some lines go up and down.

Stationary vs inflection pts.svg
Stationary vs inflection pts.svg
Sometimes a line stops moving. It stays flat for a moment. It can go up or down after. This helps us draw shapes. Can you find a flat spot?
Extrema example original.svg
Extrema example original.svg

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