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4.6: Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph

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Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the sec...Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the second derivative provides information about the shape of a graph by describing whether the graph of a function curves upward or curves downward.

4.3: Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph

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let \(f\) be a continuous function over an interval \(I\) containing a critical point \(c\) such that \(f\) is differentiable over \(I\) except possibly at \(c\); if \(f′\) changes sign from positive ...let \(f\) be a continuous function over an interval \(I\) containing a critical point \(c\) such that \(f\) is differentiable over \(I\) except possibly at \(c\); if \(f′\) changes sign from positive to negative as \(x\) increases through \(c\), then \(f\) has a local maximum at \(c\); if \(f′\) changes sign from negative to positive as \(x\) increases through \(c\), then \(f\) has a local minimum at \(c\); if \(f′\) does not change sign as \(x\) increases through \(c\), then f does not have a …

4.4: Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph

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Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the sec...Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the second derivative provides information about the shape of a graph by describing whether the graph of a function curves upward or curves downward.

4.4: Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph

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let \(f\) be a continuous function over an interval \(I\) containing a critical point \(c\) such that \(f\) is differentiable over \(I\) except possibly at \(c\); if \(f′\) changes sign from positive ...let \(f\) be a continuous function over an interval \(I\) containing a critical point \(c\) such that \(f\) is differentiable over \(I\) except possibly at \(c\); if \(f′\) changes sign from positive to negative as \(x\) increases through \(c\), then \(f\) has a local maximum at \(c\); if \(f′\) changes sign from negative to positive as \(x\) increases through \(c\), then \(f\) has a local minimum at \(c\); if \(f′\) does not change sign as \(x\) increases through \(c\), then f does not have a …

4.4: Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph

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Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the sec...Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the second derivative provides information about the shape of a graph by describing whether the graph of a function curves upward or curves downward.

4.6: Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph

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Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the sec...Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the second derivative provides information about the shape of a graph by describing whether the graph of a function curves upward or curves downward.

4.5: Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph

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Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the sec...Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the second derivative provides information about the shape of a graph by describing whether the graph of a function curves upward or curves downward.

4.3: Graphing Using Calculus - Shaping the Curve

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This section covers techniques for graphing functions by analyzing their shapes using calculus. It explains how the first and second derivatives indicate increasing/decreasing intervals, concavity, an...This section covers techniques for graphing functions by analyzing their shapes using calculus. It explains how the first and second derivatives indicate increasing/decreasing intervals, concavity, and inflection points. By applying these concepts, you can accurately sketch the function’s curve and identify key features such as peaks, valleys, and changes in direction.

4.3: Graphing Functions

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Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the sec...Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the second derivative provides information about the shape of a graph by describing whether the graph of a function curves upward or curves downward.

4.4: The Second Derivative Test and Curve Sketching

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To determine concavity, we need to find the second derivative \(f''(x).\) The first derivative is \(f'(x)=3x^2−12x+9,\) so the second derivative is \(f''(x)=6x−12.\) If the function changes concavity,...To determine concavity, we need to find the second derivative \(f''(x).\) The first derivative is \(f'(x)=3x^2−12x+9,\) so the second derivative is \(f''(x)=6x−12.\) If the function changes concavity, it occurs either when \(f''(x)=0\) or \(f''(x)\) is undefined.

4.5: Derivatives and the Shape of a Graph

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Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the sec...Using the results from the previous section, we are now able to determine whether a critical point of a function actually corresponds to a local extreme value. In this section, we also see how the second derivative provides information about the shape of a graph by describing whether the graph of a function curves upward or curves downward.

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