Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of the function h to find all local minimum values of h and all values at which h has a local minimum.

Solution

From the graph of the function hh, let’s examine the points where it reaches local minima and the corresponding values.

Observing Local Minima:

  1. The graph shows local minima at the points where h(x)h(x) has lower values compared to the neighboring points.
  2. By inspecting the graph, it appears that the function reaches two local minima at:
    • x=2x = -2 where h(x)3h(x) \approx -3
    • x=2x = 2 where h(x)4h(x) \approx -4

Answering the Questions:

  • (a) All local minimum values of hh: These are the yy-values of the local minima.

    • Thus, the local minimum values are 3-3 and 4-4.
  • (b) All values at which hh has a local minimum: These are the xx-values where these minima occur.

    • The local minima occur at x=2x = -2 and x=2x = 2.

Final Answers:

  • (a) 3,4-3, -4
  • (b) 2,2-2, 2

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are five additional questions for deeper exploration:

  1. What is the difference between local and global minima?
  2. How would you find the minima if given the function's formula instead of a graph?
  3. What other points (e.g., local maxima) can be identified from this graph?
  4. How does one determine the concavity of the function at local minima?
  5. How would the answers change if the graph represented a different function type?

Tip: Local minima are points where the function has the lowest values in a small neighborhood but might not be the lowest point overall.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Analysis
Local Minima
Function Behavior

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11