First Derivative Test
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QUESTION
What is a critical point?
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What test helps confirm if a critical point is an extremum?
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What is the First Derivative Test used for?
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To determine relative (local) extrema of a function. Identifies local maxima and minima by analyzing sign changes of
f
′
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x
)
f'(x)
f
′
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x
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