Math Problem Statement

Sketch the graph of a function that satisfies all of the given conditions: f'(6) = 0, f'(x) < 0 when x < 6, f'(x) > 0 when x > 6, f''(3) = 0, f''(8) = 0, f''(x) < 0 when x < 3 or x > 8, f''(x) > 0 for 3 < x < 8, and lim(x→±∞) f(x) = 3.

Solution

To solve this problem, let's analyze the given conditions and find the graph that satisfies them. The conditions are:

Key Conditions:

  1. f(6)=0f'(6) = 0: The derivative is zero at x=6x = 6, indicating a critical point.
  2. f(x)<0f'(x) < 0 when x<6x < 6: The function is decreasing for x<6x < 6.
  3. f(x)>0f'(x) > 0 when x>6x > 6: The function is increasing for x>6x > 6.
  4. f(3)=0f''(3) = 0: The second derivative is zero at x=3x = 3, indicating a possible inflection point.
  5. f(8)=0f''(8) = 0: The second derivative is zero at x=8x = 8, indicating a possible inflection point.
  6. f(x)<0f''(x) < 0 when x<3x < 3 or x>8x > 8: The function is concave down in these regions.
  7. f(x)>0f''(x) > 0 for 3<x<83 < x < 8: The function is concave up in this interval.
  8. limxf(x)=3\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) = 3 and limxf(x)=3\lim_{x \to -\infty} f(x) = 3: The function approaches a horizontal asymptote at y=3y = 3.

Analysis:

  1. At x=6x = 6, there is a critical point where the function transitions from decreasing (f(x)<0f'(x) < 0) to increasing (f(x)>0f'(x) > 0). This suggests a local minimum at x=6x = 6.
  2. f(x)f''(x) indicates changes in concavity:
    • Concave down (f(x)<0f''(x) < 0) for x<3x < 3 and x>8x > 8: These regions suggest the graph has downward curvature.
    • Concave up (f(x)>0f''(x) > 0) for 3<x<83 < x < 8: This suggests upward curvature between these points.
  3. Horizontal asymptotes at y=3y = 3 as x±x \to \pm \infty: The function levels off to the line y=3y = 3 as xx becomes very large or very small.
  4. Points of inflection occur at x=3x = 3 and x=8x = 8 because the second derivative changes sign.

Matching the Graph:

Based on the conditions:

  • The graph must decrease to x=6x = 6, reach a minimum, then increase.
  • The curvature changes from concave down to concave up at x=3x = 3 and back to concave down at x=8x = 8.
  • The function approaches y=3y = 3 asymptotically as x±x \to \pm \infty.

From the given graphs, the correct option is the one satisfying these conditions. Would you like me to analyze each graph or assist with further clarifications?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Derivative analysis
Critical points
Concavity
Asymptotes
Limits

Formulas

f'(x): First derivative indicates slope
f''(x): Second derivative indicates concavity
Horizontal asymptote: lim(x→±∞) f(x) = constant

Theorems

Mean Value Theorem for critical points
Second Derivative Test for concavity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or early college calculus