Math Problem Statement

Select all values of x where the function f has a critical point such that f′(x)=0; given choices: x= -8, -7,-4,-2,0-1,2,4,6,8

Select all values of x where the function f has a critical point such that f′(x)=0; given choices: x= -8, -7, -4, -2, 0, -1, 2, 4, 6, 8.

Solution

To identify the points where f(x)=0f'(x) = 0, we need to look at the graph for points where the slope of the tangent line to the curve is zero. These occur at the local maxima, minima, or any points where the function levels off horizontally.

From the graph:

  1. At x=4x = -4, there is a local maximum (the curve flattens and changes direction).
  2. At x=2x = 2, there is a local minimum (the curve flattens and changes direction).
  3. At x=6x = 6, there is a local maximum (the curve flattens and changes direction).

Thus, the function f(x)f(x) has critical points where f(x)=0f'(x) = 0 at:

  • x=4x = -4
  • x=2x = 2
  • x=6x = 6

The correct values of xx from the given choices are: x=4x = -4, x=2x = 2, and x=6x = 6.

Would you like further clarification or details on this? Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the significance of a critical point in calculus?
  2. How can you determine if a critical point is a maximum, minimum, or saddle point?
  3. Can you explain the relationship between f(x)f(x) and f(x)f'(x) for understanding graph behavior?
  4. How does concavity relate to the second derivative f(x)f''(x)?
  5. What happens to the graph near points where f(x)=0f'(x) = 0?

Tip: Critical points are important because they provide insight into the local behavior of a function, especially in optimization problems!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Critical Points
Derivatives

Formulas

f'(x) = 0 for critical points

Theorems

First Derivative Test
Critical Points Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12