Math Problem Statement

The graph of a function f is given. Which of the following statements must be true about its derivative f'(x)? (A) f has a relative maximum at x = 1. (B) f has a relative minimum at x = 2. (C) f'(x) < 0 for 0 < x < 1. (D) f'(x) > 0 for 1 < x < 3.

Solution

The image shows a graph of a function ff with a multiple-choice question asking which of the following statements must be true regarding the graph of the derivative f(x)f'(x):

The answer options are as follows:

A. ff has a relative maximum at x=1x = 1. B. ff has a relative minimum at x=2x = 2. C. f(x)<0f'(x) < 0 for 0<x<10 < x < 1. D. f(x)>0f'(x) > 0 for 1<x<31 < x < 3.

Let's analyze the graph and options:

  1. Option A suggests a relative maximum at x=1x = 1. This would mean f(1)=0f'(1) = 0 and the slope changes from positive to negative.
  2. Option B suggests a relative minimum at x=2x = 2, meaning f(2)=0f'(2) = 0 and the slope changes from negative to positive.
  3. Option C suggests that the slope of the function (or f(x)f'(x)) is negative between x=0x = 0 and x=1x = 1.
  4. Option D suggests that the slope of the function is positive between x=1x = 1 and x=3x = 3.

I will now evaluate the graph and confirm which options are correct.Based on the graph and the problem's analysis:

  1. Option A: ff has a relative maximum at x=1x = 1.

    • At x=1x = 1, the function appears to reach a peak, meaning that f(x)f'(x) would change from positive to negative. This implies that there is a relative maximum at x=1x = 1, so Option A is true.
  2. Option B: ff has a relative minimum at x=2x = 2.

    • At x=2x = 2, the function seems to have a valley, where f(x)f'(x) would change from negative to positive. This suggests that there is a relative minimum at x=2x = 2, so Option B is true.
  3. Option C: f(x)<0f'(x) < 0 for 0<x<10 < x < 1.

    • For values between x=0x = 0 and x=1x = 1, the function's slope is positive as the curve is increasing. Therefore, f(x)>0f'(x) > 0 in this interval, making Option C false.
  4. Option D: f(x)>0f'(x) > 0 for 1<x<31 < x < 3.

    • For xx between 1 and 3, the function first decreases and then starts increasing after x=2x = 2. This means that the slope is not entirely positive in this interval, so Option D is false.

Conclusion:

  • The correct statements are Option A and Option B.

Would you like any further details or clarifications?

Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. How do you determine the concavity of a function from its graph?
  2. What is the relationship between the first and second derivatives of a function?
  3. How do inflection points relate to the second derivative?
  4. What is the significance of critical points in finding maxima and minima?
  5. How can you estimate the value of a derivative from a graph?

Tip: To determine where a function is increasing or decreasing, observe the slope of the tangent lines: increasing when positive, decreasing when negative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivative
Maxima and Minima
Graph Analysis

Formulas

f'(x) = 0 at critical points (maxima and minima)
First Derivative Test
Positive and Negative Derivative Regions

Theorems

First Derivative Test
Critical Points Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12