Math Problem Statement
Solution
This problem involves analyzing the function defined on the interval .
Here is the breakdown of the tasks:
a. Derivative of the function
To find the expression of the derivative , we apply standard differentiation rules (power rule for each term):
Let's calculate this derivative term by term:
- Derivative of is
- Derivative of is
- Derivative of is
- Derivative of the constant is
So, the derivative is:
b. Solve
We need to solve for the roots of :
This is a quadratic equation, and we can solve it using the quadratic formula:
For this quadratic equation, , , and . We can now substitute these values into the quadratic formula to find the solutions.
c. Study the sign of on the interval
Once we have the solutions from part b, we can use those critical points to test the sign of on the interval by checking intervals determined by these points.
d. Complete the sign chart and variation table
In this part, we fill in the sign chart for and the variation table for . We will identify the behavior of (increasing, decreasing, or constant) based on the sign of .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Differentiation
Solving Equations
Sign Charts
Variation Tables
Formulas
Power Rule for Derivatives
Quadratic Formula
Theorems
Derivative rules
Solving quadratic equations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12