Practice Definition - 3.1 | 8. Application of Calculus | ICSE Class 12 Mathematics
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Question 1

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Identify if the function f(x) = x² + 4 is increasing or decreasing.

💡 Hint: Consider the value of 2x for any x.

Question 2

Easy

Determine the critical points for the function f(x) = -x² + 6x.

💡 Hint: Find the first derivative and set it to zero.

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Question 1

What indicates that a function is increasing over an interval?

  • f'(x) < 0
  • f'(x) = 0
  • f'(x) > 0

💡 Hint: Think about the sign of the derivative.

Question 2

True or False: A function can have both local maxima and local minima.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider examples of different function shapes.

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Question 1

A business finds its profit function is represented by P(x) = -x² + 10x. Determine the number of units x that maximizes profit.

💡 Hint: Find the vertex of the quadratic function.

Question 2

Explore how the optimization problem changes if the perimeter of a rectangle is increased to 30m. What dimensions yield the maximum area?

💡 Hint: Use the perimeter equation to set up the area equation.

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