Consider the polynomial function defined for all real .

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

Problem

Consider the polynomial function g(x)=x3−6x2+9x+4g(x)=x^{3}-6x^{2}+9x+4 defined for all real xx. (a) Compute g′′(x)g''(x). (b) Solve g′′(x)=0g''(x)=0 to obtain all potential xx–values at which the concavity of the graph of gg might change. (c) Determine the intervals of concavity of gg on the real line. Show the analysis that leads to your conclusions. (d) For every xx–value found in part (b), decide whether the point lies on the graph of gg and whether it is an inflection point. State the coordinates of each actual inflection point, if any, and justify your answer.

Related theory

Browse the problem library