Math Problem Statement

The figure below is a graph of a derivative f'. Select all of the x-values that are inflection points of f.

Solution

To identify the inflection points of ff, we need to analyze the graph of its derivative, ff'. Inflection points of ff occur where ff' changes from increasing to decreasing or vice versa, which corresponds to the critical points of ff' (local minima or maxima) on the graph.

Looking at the graph, we can observe the following:

  1. At x=2x = -2, there is a local minimum.
  2. At x=1.0x = -1.0, there is a local maximum.
  3. At x=0.3x = -0.3, there is another local minimum.

These points indicate changes in concavity for ff, meaning they are potential inflection points.

Thus, the correct selections would be:

  • x=2x = -2
  • x=1.0x = -1.0
  • x=0.3x = -0.3

Would you like a deeper explanation or have any further questions on this?

Here are some related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What are the conditions for a function to have an inflection point?
  2. How can we identify inflection points by analyzing the second derivative ff''?
  3. Why do the critical points of ff' indicate changes in concavity of ff?
  4. What would the graph of ff look like given this ff' graph?
  5. How would inflection points change if ff' had additional critical points?

Tip: Remember, inflection points of a function ff occur where the second derivative ff'' changes sign. This is often indicated by local extrema in ff', as shown here.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivative
Inflection Points

Formulas

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Theorems

Inflection Point Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12