Exam 4: The Derivative in Graphing and Applications

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Answer true or false. f(x) = e6x has a horizontal asymptote at y = 0.

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If f(x) = x4 - 12x2 , find the intervals where f is concave up and where f is concave down.

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Verify that f(x) = x2 + 3x -1 satisfies the hypothesis of the Mean-Value Theorem over the interval [0, 1] and find all values of C that satisfy the conclusion of the theorem.

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An open cylindrical trash can is to hold 19 cubic feet of material. What should be its dimensions if the cost of material used is to be a minimum? [Surface Area, S = π\pi r2 + 2 π\pi rh where r = radius and h = height.]

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Given f(x) = cos2x + sin x . Use a graphing utility to estimate the absolute maximum and minimum values of f, if any, on the interval Given f(x) = cos<sup>2</sup>x + sin x . Use a graphing utility to estimate the absolute maximum and minimum values of f, if any, on the interval   . .

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Answer true or false. A graphing utility can be used to show f(x) = |4x2| - 6 has two relative maxima on [-10, 10].

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Find the point on the curve x2 + y2 = 64 closest to (7, 0).

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The position function of a particle is given by s = t3 - 6t2 - 8t for t \ge 0. Find the functions for v and a.

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Answer true or false. If f ''(-2) = -4 and f ''(2) = 4, then there must be an inflection point on (-2, 2).

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Answer true or false. The triangle with the largest area that can be drawn inside a circle is an equilateral triangle.

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Use a graphing utility to estimate the absolute minimum of f(x) = e x (ln x)6 on [1, 5].

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Sketch a continuous curve having the following properties. f(-5) = 10, f(0) = 5, f(5) = 0, f'(x) > 0 for |x| > 5, f'(-5) = f'(5) = 0, f'(x) < 0 for x < 0, f'(x) > 0 for x > 0. Sketch a continuous curve having the following properties. f(-5) = 10, f(0) = 5, f(5) = 0, f'(x) > 0 for |x| > 5, f'(-5) = f'(5) = 0, f'(x) < 0 for x < 0, f'(x) > 0 for x > 0.

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Find the relative extrema for f(x) = 3x + cos 2x, 0 < x < π\pi .

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Sketch a continuous curve having the following properties. f(0) = 1, f(-1) = f(1) = 0; f '(x) > 0 for (- \infty ,0) and f '(x) < 0 for (0, + \infty ), f'(x) < 0 for (- \infty , + \infty ).  Sketch a continuous curve having the following properties. f(0) = 1, f(-1) = f(1) = 0; f '(x) > 0 for (- \infty ,0) and f '(x) < 0 for (0, + \infty ), f'(x) < 0 for (- \infty , + \infty ).

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Answer true or false. A graphing utility can be used to show f(x) = |3x2| - 12 has two relative maxima on [-20, 20].

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f(x) = |x - 8| has

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Find the dimensions of the rectangular area of maximum area which can be laid out within a triangle of base 16 and altitude 4 if one side of the rectangle lies on the base of the triangle.

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A rancher is going to build a 3-sided cattle enclosure with a divider down the middle as shown to the right. The cost per foot of the 3 side walls will be $4/foot, while the back wall, being taller, will be $8/foot. If the rancher wishes to enclose an area of 384 ft2, what dimensions of the enclosure will minimize his cost? A rancher is going to build a 3-sided cattle enclosure with a divider down the middle as shown to the right. The cost per foot of the 3 side walls will be $4/foot, while the back wall, being taller, will be $8/foot. If the rancher wishes to enclose an area of 384 ft<sup>2</sup>, what dimensions of the enclosure will minimize his cost?

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Answer true or false. The Mean-Value Theorem guarantees there is at least one c on [0, 1] such that f '(x) = 0.8 when f(x) = x.

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Sketch the graph of Sketch the graph of   . Find any stationary points and any points of inflection. Also find any vertical and horizontal asymptotes. . Find any stationary points and any points of inflection. Also find any vertical and horizontal asymptotes.

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