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Explain how an understanding of increasing and decreasing functions can help a company optimize its productivity.
Explain how an understanding of increasing and decreasing functions can help a company optimize its productivity.
By identifying factors that lead to increased output and reduced costs, companies can strategically focus on these areas to enhance overall efficiency and profitability.
How can the first derivative, $f'(x)$, of a function be used to determine where the original function, $f(x)$, is increasing or decreasing? Explain the relationship.
How can the first derivative, $f'(x)$, of a function be used to determine where the original function, $f(x)$, is increasing or decreasing? Explain the relationship.
If $f'(x) > 0$ on an interval, $f(x)$ is increasing. If $f'(x) < 0$ on an interval, $f(x)$ is decreasing. If $f'(x) = 0$ on an interval, $f(x)$ is constant.
Describe the relationship between the first differences of a function and the intervals where that function is increasing or decreasing.
Describe the relationship between the first differences of a function and the intervals where that function is increasing or decreasing.
Positive first differences indicate an increasing function, while negative first differences indicate a decreasing function. Larger magnitude differences suggest more rapid growth or decline.
If the derivative of a function, $f'(x)$, is constant at $-2$, describe the behavior of the original function, $f(x)$.
If the derivative of a function, $f'(x)$, is constant at $-2$, describe the behavior of the original function, $f(x)$.
Explain how the sign of the derivative, $f'(x)$, relates to whether the graph of f(x) will have local extrema.
Explain how the sign of the derivative, $f'(x)$, relates to whether the graph of f(x) will have local extrema.
Explain how the first derivative test can be used to identify local maxima and minima.
Explain how the first derivative test can be used to identify local maxima and minima.
What is the significance of critical numbers in finding the absolute maximum and minimum values of a function on a closed interval?
What is the significance of critical numbers in finding the absolute maximum and minimum values of a function on a closed interval?
Describe how to find the absolute maximum and minimum values of a continuous function over a closed interval.
Describe how to find the absolute maximum and minimum values of a continuous function over a closed interval.
Explain why knowing the end behavior of a function is useful when determining the absolute maximum or minimum value on an unbounded interval.
Explain why knowing the end behavior of a function is useful when determining the absolute maximum or minimum value on an unbounded interval.
How do local extreme values relate to turning points on the graph of a function?
How do local extreme values relate to turning points on the graph of a function?
A continuous function is increasing on the interval $[-2, 5]$. Where would its absolute maximum and minimum values occur?
A continuous function is increasing on the interval $[-2, 5]$. Where would its absolute maximum and minimum values occur?
If the second derivative, $f''(x)$, of a function is equal to $0$, does this guarantee a point of inflection?
If the second derivative, $f''(x)$, of a function is equal to $0$, does this guarantee a point of inflection?
Explain concavity in terms of the tangent line's location relative to the function's curve.
Explain concavity in terms of the tangent line's location relative to the function's curve.
Describe what can be said about the slope of the tangent line if a graph is concave up on an interval.
Describe what can be said about the slope of the tangent line if a graph is concave up on an interval.
When using the second derivative test, what conclusions can be drawn about a critical point if $f''(x) < 0$?
When using the second derivative test, what conclusions can be drawn about a critical point if $f''(x) < 0$?
What does it mean in terms of the slope of the original function if its second derivative is positive?
What does it mean in terms of the slope of the original function if its second derivative is positive?
When analyzing the graph of rational functions how can vertical asymptotes impact determination of extrema or changes in concavity?
When analyzing the graph of rational functions how can vertical asymptotes impact determination of extrema or changes in concavity?
What is a vertical asymptote, and how is it identified from the equation of a rational function?
What is a vertical asymptote, and how is it identified from the equation of a rational function?
Describe how to determine the end behavior of a rational function.
Describe how to determine the end behavior of a rational function.
What are one-sided limits, and why are they important when analyzing the behavior of a rational function near a vertical asymptote?
What are one-sided limits, and why are they important when analyzing the behavior of a rational function near a vertical asymptote?
Explain how one-sided limits are used to understand the behavior of a function near a vertical asymptote.
Explain how one-sided limits are used to understand the behavior of a function near a vertical asymptote.
Explain what an optimization problem is, and give an example of a real-world scenario where optimization is crucial.
Explain what an optimization problem is, and give an example of a real-world scenario where optimization is crucial.
Describe the general strategy for solving optimization problems.
Describe the general strategy for solving optimization problems.
Why is it important to verify the solution to an optimization problem within the original context of the question?
Why is it important to verify the solution to an optimization problem within the original context of the question?
In an optimization problem, the interval you are using contains no local maximum or minimum, describe how you would find the maximum or minimum value for the given interval.
In an optimization problem, the interval you are using contains no local maximum or minimum, describe how you would find the maximum or minimum value for the given interval.
In a word problem where you have to find the dimensions of minimum surface area, you find invalid numbers through the process. What step in the solution should you re-evaluate?
In a word problem where you have to find the dimensions of minimum surface area, you find invalid numbers through the process. What step in the solution should you re-evaluate?
Explain how understanding the properties of polynomial functions, such as symmetry and end behavior, can aid in sketching their graphs.
Explain how understanding the properties of polynomial functions, such as symmetry and end behavior, can aid in sketching their graphs.
Explain how to find the intervals where a polynomial function is concave up or concave down using the second derivative.
Explain how to find the intervals where a polynomial function is concave up or concave down using the second derivative.
If given two possible equations which both follow the given statements, what is the best way to verify which one aligns with the statements the most?
If given two possible equations which both follow the given statements, what is the best way to verify which one aligns with the statements the most?
Describe how analyzing the first and second derivatives can help identify key features for sketching a function.
Describe how analyzing the first and second derivatives can help identify key features for sketching a function.
In curve sketching, why is determining the domain of the function important?
In curve sketching, why is determining the domain of the function important?
Explain what the derivative represents and how an understanding of that can help with real world situations.
Explain what the derivative represents and how an understanding of that can help with real world situations.
Explain the similarities between needing to find maximum area at a raceway, and needing to maximize the area of a quarter circle of garden.
Explain the similarities between needing to find maximum area at a raceway, and needing to maximize the area of a quarter circle of garden.
Outline how to analyze and sketch a general polynomial.
Outline how to analyze and sketch a general polynomial.
How does the general shape of the graph of a cubic function differ from that of a quintic function?
How does the general shape of the graph of a cubic function differ from that of a quintic function?
How can the zero of a second order derivative help find a graph?
How can the zero of a second order derivative help find a graph?
How does symmetry helps analyze a graph?
How does symmetry helps analyze a graph?
Describe what can be gathered if the first derivative graph is always negative?
Describe what can be gathered if the first derivative graph is always negative?
Summarize a situation where a function with a vertical asymptote can obtain?
Summarize a situation where a function with a vertical asymptote can obtain?
When deciding how many products to make in economics, what should be considered?
When deciding how many products to make in economics, what should be considered?
Flashcards
Increasing Function
Increasing Function
Rate of change is positive.
Decreasing Function
Decreasing Function
Rate of change is negative.
Critical Number
Critical Number
A value 'a' where f’(a) is zero or undefined.
Local Maximum
Local Maximum
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Local Minimum
Local Minimum
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Absolute Maximum
Absolute Maximum
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Absolute Minimum
Absolute Minimum
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Point of Inflection
Point of Inflection
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Concave Up
Concave Up
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Concave Down
Concave Down
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Vertical Asymptote
Vertical Asymptote
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Optimization
Optimization
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Vertical Asymptotes
Vertical Asymptotes
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Find Intervals of Increase
Find Intervals of Increase
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Find Intervals of Decrease
Find Intervals of Decrease
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Find Local Extrema
Find Local Extrema
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Find Points of Inflection
Find Points of Inflection
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Cylindrical can
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Study Notes
Chapter 3 Overview: Curve Sketching and Derivatives
- This chapter explores the link between a function's derivatives and its graph's shape to determine optimal values in real-world scenarios.
- Derivatives are used to identify key graph features and tackle optimization problems.
Chapter 3 Learning Goals
- Numerically and graphically establish intervals where the change rate for a smooth function is positive, negative, or zero, understanding behaviour around local extrema.
- Employ product and chain rules to solve problems with derivatives of various function types like polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions.
- Create a derivative function graph from a continuous function graph, spotting inflection points.
- Recognize the second derivative as the rate of change of the rate of change and draw first and second derivative graphs from a smooth function graph.
- Algebraically find the second derivative f''(x) of polynomial or rational functions f(x) to relate key graph features with technology.
- Given first and/or second derivatives, describe polynomial function features then sketch multiple possible function graphs which explain the infinite possibilities.
- Sketch polynomial function graphs from their equations as well as verify using technology to help determine key features.
- Solve polynomial, rational, and exponential optimization problems, including real-world situations.
- Address real-world problems by using math models, derivative concepts, and procedures.
3.1 Increasing and Decreasing Functions
- Analyzing quantity increases or decreases and their influential factors is useful for businesses to improve services like healthcare.
- The first derivative f'(x) is used to find intervals where a function increases (f'(x) > 0) or decreases (f'(x) < 0).
3.1 Methods to Identify Increasing/Decreasing Intervals
- Method 1: Graph y, then graph its derivative
- Method 2: Graph y, then calculate first differences in a list
3.2 Maxima and Minima
- A point is a local maximum if nearby y-coordinates are less than its y-coordinate while, algebraically, f'(x) shifts from positive to negative as x increases, (a, f(a)) indicates a local maximum, and a is a local maximum value.
- A point is a local minimum if the adjacent y-coordinates are more than its y-coordinate while, algebraically, f'(x) shifts from negative to positive as x increases, (a, f(a)) indicates a local minimum, and a is a local minimum value.
- Local extreme values refer to local maximum and minimum values of a function, also known as local extrema or turning points.
- A function has an absolute maximum at point a if f(a) ≥ f(x) for all x in the domain; the maximum function value is f(a) while a function has an absolute minimum at a if f(a) ≤ f(x) for all x in the domain where the minimum function value is f(a).
- A critical number of a function is a value a in the function's domain where f'(a) = 0 or f'(a) is undefined; the point (a, f(a)) is a critical point.
3.3 Concavity and Second Derivative Test
- Concave up graphs have tangents below the curve while the graph bends upward.
- Concave down graphs have tangents above the curve while the graph bends downward.
- An inflection point marks where a graph shifts concavity.
- The second derivative is the first derivative's derivative which indicates the tangent slope rate of change.
- Concavity intervals use the second derivative test, and can examine the graph of f''(x).
- A function is concave up if its second derivative is positive; when f'(a) = 0 and f''(a) > 0, there is a local minimum at (a, f(a)).
- A function is concave down if its second derivative is negative; when f'(a) = 0 and f''(a) < 0, there is a local maximum at (a, f(a)).
3.4 Simple Rational Functions
- Vertical asymptotes are lines which a specific function is not defined.
- One-sided limits are limits as x approaches a from either the left (x→a⁻) or the right (x→a⁺).
- Vertical asymptotes appear in rational functions where the denominator is zero and the function is undefined.
3.5 Putting It All Together
- First and second derivatives are valuable when establishing key points, intervals of increase and decrease, and concavity.
- Steps for sketching: establish domain, find intercepts and critical points, establish any inflection points, intervals, and ultimately the overall function.
3.6 Optimization Problems
- Steps for approaching optimization problems:
- Read it carefully
- Define each variable and add a diagram
- Identify the quantity that requires optimization
- Write down equations in variable terms
- Define each variable and state any restrictions or requirements
- Solve
- Reflect on the context of the question -Verify
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