Practice Example 2 (5.2) - Maxima and Minima - IB 10 Mathematics – Group 5, Calculus
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Question 1 Easy

Define a critical point.

💡 Hint: Think about what the first derivative indicates about the function.

Question 2 Easy

What is the first derivative test used for?

💡 Hint: Consider how the function behaves before and after the critical point.

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Question 1

What do critical points signify in a function?

They are always maximum points
They are where the first derivative is zero or undefined
They represent endpoints of the domain

💡 Hint: Think about what information the first derivative provides.

Question 2

True or False: A local minimum is a point that is lower than all points in the domain.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of local minima.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A farmer wants to create a rectangular fence for a section of land using 200 meters of fencing. How should the dimensions be chosen to maximize the area? Provide a detailed solution.

💡 Hint: Ensure to express area in terms of one variable and differentiate.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given the function f(x) = 4x - x², find the maximum value and its corresponding x-coordinate. Provide detailed workings.

💡 Hint: Perform the first derivative test to locate the maximum.

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