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 , let’s examine the points where it reaches local minima and the corresponding values.
Observing Local Minima:
- The graph shows local minima at the points where has lower values compared to the neighboring points.
- By inspecting the graph, it appears that the function reaches two local minima at:
- where
- where
Answering the Questions:
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(a) All local minimum values of : These are the -values of the local minima.
- Thus, the local minimum values are and .
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(b) All values at which has a local minimum: These are the -values where these minima occur.
- The local minima occur at and .
Final Answers:
- (a)
- (b)
Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are five additional questions for deeper exploration:
- What is the difference between local and global minima?
- How would you find the minima if given the function's formula instead of a graph?
- What other points (e.g., local maxima) can be identified from this graph?
- How does one determine the concavity of the function at local minima?
- 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