Practice Using the First Derivative - 2 | 5. Maxima and Minima | IB Class 10 Mathematics – Group 5, Calculus
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Find the first derivative of the function f(x) = 3x² - 5x + 2.

💡 Hint: Differentiate each term of the polynomial.

Question 2

Easy

Identify a critical point for the function f(x) = x² + 4.

💡 Hint: Calculate the derivative and check for zeros.

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Question 1

What is a critical point?

  • Where f'(x) is zero
  • Where f(x) is maximum
  • Both A and B

💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of critical points.

Question 2

True or False: A critical point can be a minimum even if it doesn't satisfy f'(x) = 0.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider cases where the derivative might not be defined.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A company models its profit as P(x) = -x³ + 9x² - 24x. Find the critical points and classify them.

💡 Hint: Use the first derivative test for classification.

Question 2

Find the local extrema for the function f(x) = x⁴ - 4x³ + 4x. Determine not only the points but also the function's behavior.

💡 Hint: Graphing the function could provide visual insight into its behavior.

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