4.2 - First Derivative Test
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Practice Questions
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Find the critical points of f(x) = 2x^2 - 4x + 1.
💡 Hint: Consider where the derivative changes signs.
Is f(x) = x^2 increasing or decreasing at x = 1?
💡 Hint: Check the derivative value at that point.
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What does the First Derivative Test help to determine?
💡 Hint: Remember the test focuses on the behavior around critical points.
True or False: If the derivative at a critical point is positive, the function has a local minimum.
💡 Hint: Consider what it means for a function to be increasing or decreasing.
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Find all critical points of f(x) = sin(x) on the interval [0, 2π] and classify them.
💡 Hint: The derivative of sin(x) is cos(x); set it to zero for critical points.
A farmer wants to enclose a rectangular field with a fixed perimeter of 100m. What dimensions will maximize the area?
💡 Hint: Use the area formula and derivative to find critical points.
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