Math Problem Statement
For the graph, answer parts (a) through (e) below. . . . Question content area top right Part 1 -8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 -6 -4 -2 2 4 6 8 10 x f(x)
A coordinate system has a horizontal x-axis labeled from negative 8 to 8 in increments of 1 and a vertical f(x)-axis labeled from negative 6 to 10 in increments of 1. A ray falls from right to left, starting at (3,4) and passes through (1,0). A smooth curve begins at (3,4), falls from left to right at a decreasing rate to a minimum at (4,3), and then rises at an increasing rate, passing through (6,7). Question content area bottom Part 1 (a) Determine the x-values where f prime left parenthesis x right parenthesisequals0. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. The x-value(s) where f prime left parenthesis x right parenthesisequals0 is/are xequals enter your response here. (Type an integer or a decimal. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) B. There are no x-values where f prime left parenthesis x right parenthesisequals0.
Solution
To determine where , we need to identify the points where the slope of the function is zero. These are points where the graph of has horizontal tangents, meaning it either reaches a local maximum or minimum.
From the graph description:
- The function has a minimum at .
At this point, the graph is flat (the tangent line is horizontal), so the derivative at .
Thus, the correct answer is:
A. The x-value where is .
Would you like further clarification or details on any part?
Here are 5 additional questions related to this concept:
- What does the derivative represent graphically?
- How do local maxima and minima relate to the derivative of a function?
- What is the second derivative test, and how does it apply to points where ?
- Can a point where also be an inflection point?
- How would you calculate from a given function algebraically?
Tip: The points where often indicate key features like maxima, minima, or critical points.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Derivatives
Critical Points
Formulas
f'(x) = 0 for critical points
Theorems
First Derivative Test
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12