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 f(x)=0f'(x) = 0, we need to identify the points where the slope of the function f(x)f(x) is zero. These are points where the graph of f(x)f(x) has horizontal tangents, meaning it either reaches a local maximum or minimum.

From the graph description:

  • The function has a minimum at (4,3)(4, 3).

At this point, the graph is flat (the tangent line is horizontal), so the derivative f(x)=0f'(x) = 0 at x=4x = 4.

Thus, the correct answer is:

A. The x-value where f(x)=0f'(x) = 0 is x=4x = 4.

Would you like further clarification or details on any part?

Here are 5 additional questions related to this concept:

  1. What does the derivative f(x)f'(x) represent graphically?
  2. How do local maxima and minima relate to the derivative of a function?
  3. What is the second derivative test, and how does it apply to points where f(x)=0f'(x) = 0?
  4. Can a point where f(x)=0f'(x) = 0 also be an inflection point?
  5. How would you calculate f(x)f'(x) from a given function algebraically?

Tip: The points where f(x)=0f'(x) = 0 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