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- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals3h 25m
5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives
Concavity
Problem 107c
Textbook Question
The graph of f' on the interval [-3,2] is shown in the figure. <IMAGE>
c. At what point(s) does f have an inflection point?

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Identify the critical points of f' by finding where f' changes from increasing to decreasing or vice versa on the interval [-3, 2]. This typically occurs at points where f' is zero or undefined.
Determine the intervals where f' is increasing or decreasing by analyzing the sign of f' around the critical points identified in step 1.
Recognize that an inflection point of f occurs where the concavity of f changes, which corresponds to a change in the sign of f'.
Check the values of f' at the critical points to see if there is a sign change in f' around those points.
Conclude the points where f has inflection points based on the identified critical points and the sign changes of f'.
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