Math Problem Statement

Using the given graph of the function​ f, find the following. ​(a) The​ numbers, if​ any, at which f has a local maximum. What are these local maximum​ values? ​(b) The​ numbers, if​ any, at which f has a local minimum. What are these local minimum​ values? x y negative pipinegative StartFraction pi Over 2 EndFraction StartFraction pi Over 2 EndFraction left parenthesis StartFraction pi Over 2 EndFraction comma 4 right parenthesis left parenthesis negative StartFraction pi Over 2 EndFraction comma negative 4 right parenthesis

A coordinate system has a horizontal x-axis and a vertical y-axis. From left to right, a curve falls in quadrant 2 through the plotted point (negative pi, 0) to the plotted point (StartFraction negative pi Over 2 EndFraction, negative 4), rises through the origin to the plotted point (StartFraction pi Over 2 EndFraction, 4), and falls passing through the plotted point (pi, 0). Question content area bottom Part 1 ​(a) Find the​ value(s) of x at which f has a local maximum. Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. xequals

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enter your response here. ​(Type an exact​ answer, using pi as needed. Use a comma to separate answers as​ needed.) B. There is no local maximum.

Solution

To solve the given problem, we need to analyze the graph of the function ff and identify the local maximum and minimum points. The graph description and the given points will help us determine these.

(a) Local Maximum

Finding the x-value of the local maximum:

From the graph description:

  • The function falls from (−π,0)(-\pi, 0) to (−π2,−4)(-\frac{\pi}{2}, -4).
  • Then it rises to (0,0)(0, 0) and continues to (π2,4)(\frac{\pi}{2}, 4).
  • Finally, it falls again passing through (π,0)(\pi, 0).

The function has a local maximum at x=π2x = \frac{\pi}{2} because it rises to this point and then falls afterwards.

Answer: x=π2x = \frac{\pi}{2}

Finding the value of the local maximum:

At x=π2x = \frac{\pi}{2}, the function value is f(π2)=4f\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = 4.

Answer: The local maximum value is 44.

(b) Local Minimum

Finding the x-value of the local minimum:

From the graph description:

  • The function falls to (−π2,−4)(-\frac{\pi}{2}, -4) and then rises.

The function has a local minimum at x=−π2x = -\frac{\pi}{2} because it falls to this point and then rises afterwards.

Answer: x=−π2x = -\frac{\pi}{2}

Finding the value of the local minimum:

At x=−π2x = -\frac{\pi}{2}, the function value is f(−π2)=−4f\left(-\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = -4.

Answer: The local minimum value is −4-4.

Summary:

(a) The function ff has a local maximum at x=π2x = \frac{\pi}{2} with the value 44.

(b) The function ff has a local minimum at x=−π2x = -\frac{\pi}{2} with the value −4-4.

Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are five questions you can ask next:

  1. How do you determine the local maxima and minima from a function's graph?
  2. What is the first derivative test for finding local extrema?
  3. Can you explain the second derivative test for concavity and points of inflection?
  4. How do you find critical points of a function analytically?
  5. What are global maximum and minimum values, and how do they differ from local extrema?

Tip: To find local maxima and minima of a function, look for points where the derivative changes sign. A positive to negative change indicates a local maximum, and a negative to positive change indicates a local minimum.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Local Extrema
Graph Analysis

Formulas

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Suitable Grade Level

High School

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