home > q&a board > calculus > topic: inflection points

Q BgQuestion:

Scholar
Karma Points: 214
Respect (95%):
posted by  phycis on 11/30/2008 11:42:25 PM  |  status: Live  

Inflection Points

Course Textbook Chapter Problem
Calculus N/A N/A N/A
Question Details:
If f''(x) = (x-1)(x-2)3(x-4)2, then the graph of f has inflection points when x = ?

Is the answer to that  1, 2, and 4?


EDIT
The equation above is f ''. It is also called the second derivative. Just noticed on my screen it is not readable.
Bonus Point Alert! Earn +4 additional karma points for helping this annual member.

AAnswers:

Answer Question
Oracle
Karma Points: 37,207
posted by zsm28 on 11/30/2008 11:48:20 PM  |  status: Live
Asker's Rating: Lifesaver   
phycis's comment:
"oooo thanks"
Response Details:
x = 4 is NOT an inflection point, because (x - 4)2 is always positive.
Answer Question
Ask New Question

Join Cramster's Community

Cramster.com brings together students, educators and subject enthusiasts in an online study community. With around-the-clock expert help and a community of over 100,000 knowledgeable members, you can find the help you need, whenever you need it. Join for free today » How Cramster is different from tutoring »

Need Help In

Useful Links