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159 Second Derivative Test
159 Second Derivative Test
Question: Use the Second Derivative Test to classify the given critical
points.
f ′′(x) = − 6x + 6, x = 0, x = 2
Answer choices:
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Solution: A
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Topic: Second derivative test
Question: What are the extrema of the function using the second
derivative test?
f (x) = x 2 + x + 4
Answer choices:
26
Solution: A
Start by finding the critical numbers, which we’ll do by taking the first
derivative of the function.
f (x) = x 2 + x + 4
f′(x) = 2x + 1
0 = 2x + 1
2x = − 1
1
x=−
2
There is one critical number at x = − 1/2. Now take the second derivative of
the function.
f′′(x) = 2
( 2)
1
f′′ − =2
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The function f(x) = x 2 + x + 4 has a local minimum at
x = − 1/2.
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