Home > CALC > Chapter 5 > Lesson 5.3.2 > Problem 5-123
Sketch an example of a graph with the given characteristics. Assume the graph is continuous and differentiable everywhere unless you are told otherwise. Comment on local or global maxima and minima. Find a suitable function for as many as you can.
, , and . The 2nd Derivative Test states that if:
IfAND , then is the location of a local minimum on .
IfAND , then is the location of a local maximum on .
But ifAND , then the test is inconclusive... might be a max, min or inflection point. has only one critical point (at ) and . if and if . The 1st Derivative Test states that if:
IfAND changes from negative to positive values at , then is the location of a local minimum on .
IfAND changes from positive to negative values at , then is the location of a local maximum on .
But ifAND does not change signs at , then is the location of an inflection point on . Same as part (b), but
is not defined. Functions can have an undefined slope (derivative) at a cusp, endpoint, jump, hole or vertical tangent.
Do any of those scenarios match the given one:DNE but changes from negative to positive at . has a global minimum at , but the first and second derivatives are both zero there. Nevertheless, if and if . Refer to hint in part (b), the 1st Derivative Test.