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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the first step in finding maximum and minimum values of a function?
💡 Hint: Think about where the slope of the function is flat.
Question 2
Easy
Define a local maximum.
💡 Hint: Consider how the function behaves compared to nearby points.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What do critical points indicate in a function?
- They are always maximum points
- They indicate potential maxima/minima
- They are points where the function is undefined
💡 Hint: Consider their relationship with the derivative.
Question 2
True or False: A local minimum is confirmed if the second derivative is negative.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Remember the signs related to the second derivative.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
For the function \( f(x) = -2x^3 + 12x^2 - 18x + 5 \), find all critical points and determine their nature.
💡 Hint: Start with factoring or using the quadratic formula, then check the sign of the second derivative.
Question 2
Describe how you might use methods from calculus to optimize profit in a business scenario.
💡 Hint: Think about how demand can change with price adjustments.
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