Let be a differentiable function whose derivative satisfies for ,

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Analytical Applications of Differentiation · Analytical Applications of Differentiation

Problem

Let ff be a differentiable function whose derivative satisfies f′(x)>0f'(x)>0 for −3<x<1-3<x<1, f′(1)=0f'(1)=0, and f′(x)<0f'(x)<0 for 1<x<41<x<4. Determine the nature of the critical point of ff at x=1x=1 (relative minimum, relative maximum, or neither).

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