AP Calculus AB Flashcards: Second Derivative Test

Study Second Derivative Test 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

Identify the first step in applying the Second Derivative Test.

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ANSWER

Find the critical points where $f'(x) = 0$ or $f'(x)$ is undefined. Critical points are necessary candidates for local extrema.

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A differentiable function satisfies

p'(3)=0

and is concave up at

x=3

; classify

x=3

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