2.1
Remember that the first derivative test will tell where a function is increasing or decreasing.
Use the first derivative test to determine intervals of increase/decrease Use the second derivative test to determine intervals of concave up/down
Concavity is the “bend” of the graph Concave up –- Concave down--
Points of Inflection- Similar to critical points. This is where a function changes from concave up to concave down. Find the second derivative and find where it is equal to zero or is undefined These are possible points of inflection
Perform the first and second derivative test on and determine the intervals of increase/decrease and concave up/down.
Perform the first and second derivative test on to determine intervals of increase/decrease and concave up/down.
Find all points of inflection as well as all intervals of concave up/down in the function on the interval [ ]
Pg 228 #31-45 odd find interval of increase/decrease and concave up and down