Math Problem Statement

Given the graph of a function, determine the graph of its derivative.

Solution

For question 022, we are tasked with determining the graph of the derivative ff' given the graph of a function ff on the interval (2,2)(-2, 2).

Analyzing the function ff:

  1. From the graph of ff, we see that it is piecewise linear. The slope of each segment will give us the derivative ff'.
  2. On (2,1)(-2, -1), the graph of ff is decreasing, meaning ff' will be negative here.
  3. On (1,0)(-1, 0), the graph of ff is increasing, meaning ff' will be positive here.
  4. On (0,1)(0, 1), the graph of ff is constant, so the derivative ff' will be zero here.
  5. On (1,2)(1, 2), the graph of ff is decreasing again, so ff' will be negative here.

Identifying the correct derivative:

  1. For the interval (2,1)(-2, -1), the slope is negative, so ff' should be below the x-axis in this region.
  2. For (1,0)(-1, 0), the slope is positive, so ff' should be above the x-axis in this region.
  3. For (0,1)(0, 1), since the function is constant, f=0f' = 0.
  4. For (1,2)(1, 2), the slope is negative again, so ff' should be below the x-axis.

Looking at the provided options, option 2 is the correct graph of the derivative. This option shows the correct changes in sign (positive and negative) and zero values corresponding to the flat section of ff.


For question 023, we are asked to find the graph of the derivative ff' of a function on (7,7)(-7, 7) based on its provided graph.

Analyzing the function ff:

  1. The function starts increasing, meaning ff' is positive.
  2. Then, the function reaches a maximum at x=4x = -4, where f=0f' = 0.
  3. Between x=4x = -4 and x=0x = 0, the function decreases, meaning ff' is negative.
  4. At x=0x = 0, the function reaches another minimum, so f=0f' = 0.
  5. Between x=0x = 0 and x=2x = 2, the function increases, meaning ff' is positive.
  6. After x=2x = 2, the function decreases again, meaning ff' is negative.

The derivative should capture these sign changes and critical points. Based on this reasoning, you can analyze the provided options and select the correct graph of ff'.


Would you like more details on how to interpret these graphs or any specific part of the process explained further?

Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How does the slope of the graph of ff relate to the graph of its derivative ff'?
  2. What happens to the derivative ff' at points where ff has local maxima or minima?
  3. How can you graphically identify intervals where ff is increasing or decreasing?
  4. What is the relationship between the zeroes of ff' and the turning points of ff?
  5. How does the concavity of ff relate to the graph of ff'?

Tip: Always examine how the slope of a function behaves across intervals when determining its derivative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Piecewise Functions
Graphical Analysis

Formulas

Derivative as the slope of the tangent
Slope formula for linear segments

Theorems

Derivative of a constant is zero
First Derivative Test

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12