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5-55.
Write an equation for
. Use the product rule.
Graph
using your graphing calculator. Then, use this graph to locate the -value of the local maximum of over . The location of a local maximum on
can be found where AND changes from positive values to negative values. Likewise, use a graph of
to locate the point of inflection of for . A zero on the second derivative that crosses the
-axis (or changes sign) indicates a point of inflection on the original function.
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