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If x=0.5 is a critical point of f(x) and f′′(x) = cos2x⋅lnx then x=0.5 is a
local maximum
local minimum
neither
Which of the following is NOT a critical point of f(x) = ex⋅x2 ?
x=0
x=1
x=−2
Where is the point of inflection for the function f(x) = x3 +6x2 ?
x=0
x=−4
x=−2
x=4
On what interval(s) is the function
f(x) = x3 +6x2
concave up?
(−∞,∞)
(−∞,−2)
(−2,∞)
(0,∞)
The following sign chart shows whether f′(x) is positive, negative, or zero.
There is/are ...
a local maximum at x=−2
a local maximum at x=4
local maxima at x=−2 and x=4
no local extrema
How many points of inflection does a parabola have?
1 because there is only one critical point
2 because parabolas increase then decrease (or vice versa)
Depends on the parabola
If f(x) = 1−x2 ,
then f′(1) is...
f(x) is not defined at x=1
1
32
f′(1) does not exist
The average rate of change of f(x) = x+1 on [3,8] is...
51
−51
334
−334
Which of the following functions does not satisfy the conditions put forth in Rolle's Theorem?
f(x) = (x−2)32 on [3,5]
f(x) = 1−x2 on [−1,1]
f(x)=(2x−3)4 on [1,2]
f(x)=e−x2 on [−4,4]
A function is decreasing if its first derivative is what?
positive
negative
zero
undefined
If a function switches from increasing to decreasing, what occurs between?
absolute maximum
absolute minimum
relative maximum
relative minimum
A square piece of green origami paper that is 6 inches on a side is being made into a gift box (with no lid) by cutting congruent squares out of each corner, folding up the sides, and taping the edges.
What size squares should you cut out for maximum volume? (do the whole problem)
I should cut out squares that are 1/2 in by 1/2 in
I should cut out squares that are 1 in by 1 in
I should cut out squares that are 3 in by 3 in
I should not cut out any squares
Critical numbers occur where the first derivative is what? (Check all that apply).
endpoint
zero
maximum
undefined
A function is increasing if its first derivative is what?
undefined
positive
negative
zero
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