Practice Examples - 5 | 5. Maxima and Minima | IB Class 10 Mathematics – Group 5, Calculus
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Question 1

Easy

Find the critical points of f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 8.

💡 Hint: Differentiate the function and set the result equal to zero.

Question 2

Easy

Determine if f(x) = x^2 has a local maximum or minimum.

💡 Hint: Use the second derivative test.

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Question 1

What is a critical point?

  • Where the function is continuous
  • Where the first derivative is zero
  • Where the second derivative is zero

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of critical points.

Question 2

T/F: A local maximum can occur at a critical point.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of local maxima and minima.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A quadratic function f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c has a maximum at x = 4 and a minimum at x = -2. Find the relations between a, b, and c.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of the quadratic function and the effects of a, b, and c on its shape.

Question 2

You are optimizing a rectangular garden's area with a fence of 60m total length. Determine the dimensions that maximize the area.

💡 Hint: Formulate the area equation based on fixed perimeter and solve using differentiation.

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