A differentiable function is defined for

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

Problem

A differentiable function gg is defined for −4<x<6-4<x<6. Its first derivative satisfies g′(1)=0g'(1)=0 and g′(x)≠0g'(x)\ne 0 for all x≠1x\ne 1 in the interval. The second derivative is known to be positive on (−4,1)(-4,1) and negative on (1,6)(1,6). No other information about gg is given. (a) Describe the concavity of the graph of gg on the intervals (−4,1)(-4,1) and (1,6)(1,6). (b) Determine whether x=1x=1 is a local maximum or a local minimum of gg. Justify your answer. (c) Explain whether x=1x=1 must also be an absolute extremum of gg on (−4,6)(-4,6). Provide a complete justification based on the given information.

Related theory

Browse the problem library