Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = 5x^(2/3) - x^(5/3). Determine the critical points, the relative extrema, points of inflection of the graph of f, the intervals on which f is increasing and decreasing, the concavity of the graph, the slope of the inflectional tangent. Draw a sketch of the graph. 2. Let f be a function which is differentiable on some open interval containing c. If f''(c) > 0, is the graph of f concave upward at (c, f(c))? Why? 3. Find the point on the curve y^2 - x^2 = 1 that is closest to the point (2, 0). 4. Find the shortest distance from the point M = (2, 1/2) to a point on the parabola y = x^2, and find the point on the parabola that is closest to M.

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  1. Determine the critical points, relative extrema, points of inflection, and other properties for the function: f(x)=5x2/3x5/3f(x) = 5x^{2/3} - x^{5/3} We are asked to determine:

    • Critical points,
    • Relative extrema,
    • Points of inflection,
    • Intervals where the function is increasing or decreasing,
    • Concavity of the graph,
    • Slope of the inflectional tangent.
  2. For a function ff, differentiable on some open interval containing cc, if f(c)>0f''(c) > 0, is the graph of ff concave upward at (c,f(c))(c, f(c))? We need to explain why this is true.

  3. Find the point on the curve y2x2=1y^2 - x^2 = 1 that is closest to the point (2,0)(2, 0).

  4. Find the shortest distance from the point M=(2,12)M = (2, \frac{1}{2}) to a point on the parabola y=x2y = x^2, and find the point on the parabola that is closest to MM.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Differentiation
Optimization
Curve Sketching
Conic Sections
Distance Minimization

Formulas

Critical Points: f'(x) = 0
Concavity: f''(x) > 0 implies concave up
Distance Formula: d = √((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)

Theorems

First Derivative Test (for increasing/decreasing intervals)
Second Derivative Test (for concavity)
Distance Minimization Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced Calculus and Optimization)