Chapter 26 of 46

Concavity and the Second Derivative Test

Name: Concavity and the Second Derivative Test
Description: f' says whether the graph rises; f'' says how the rise bends. Inflection points are where the bend flips.

f' says whether the graph rises; f'' says how the rise bends. Inflection points are where the bend flips.

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By the end

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

01Determine concavity and find points of inflection

02Apply the second derivative test for extrema

03Recognize when the test is inconclusive