AP Calculus AB Flashcards: Extreme Value Theorem Extrema Critical Points

Study Extreme Value Theorem Extrema Critical Points in AP Calculus AB with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

State the Second Derivative Test.

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Use $f''(x)$ to determine concavity and local extrema. Evaluate second derivative at critical points.

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Let

f

be continuous on

[a,b]

; which statement correctly distinguishes local and absolute extrema?

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