An antiderivative of the function is defined for all real .

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Differentiation · Differentiation

Problem

An antiderivative ff of the function f′(x)=x3−6x2+9xf'(x)=x^{3}-6x^{2}+9x is defined for all real xx. (a) Compute f′′(x)f''(x). Factor completely. (b) Determine the xx–values at which f′f' has a local extremum. Show analytical work that leads to your conclusion. (c) Decide all points of inflection of ff. For each point, verify explicitly that the concavity of ff changes sign. (d) State the intervals on which ff is concave up and the intervals on which it is concave down.

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