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

Problem

Let ff be the function defined by f(x)=x4−4x3+10f(x)=x^{4}-4x^{3}+10 for −1≤x≤5-1\le x\le5. (a) Compute f′(x)f'(x) and determine all critical numbers of ff on the closed interval [−1,5][-1,5]. Show all work. (b) Compute f′′(x)f''(x) and determine the intervals on which the graph of ff is concave up and concave down. Support each conclusion with appropriate justification. (c) Find the coordinates of every point of inflection of the graph of ff on [−1,5][-1,5]. Justify that each point satisfies the required conditions. (d) Using your results from parts (a)–(c), classify each critical number from part (a) as a location of a relative maximum, a relative minimum, or neither. Provide reasoning based on concavity. (e) Determine the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of ff on [−1,5][-1,5], and state where they occur.

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