Chapter 25 of 46

Finding Extrema with the First Derivative

Name: Finding Extrema with the First Derivative
Description: The sign of f' narrates f — rising, falling, turning. The candidates test then closes every case on a closed interval.

The sign of f' narrates f — rising, falling, turning. The candidates test then closes every case on a closed interval.

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Each chapter closes with capabilities, not topics. Watch for these.

01Determine intervals of increase and decrease from f'

02Apply the first derivative test for local extrema

03Apply the candidates test for absolute extrema