Exam 4: The Derivative in Graphing and Applications

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Use a graphing utility to estimate the absolute minimum of f(x) = (ln x)(x - 3)2 on the interval (1, 5).

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Find the relative extreme values for f(x) = x + sin x on the interval Find the relative extreme values for f(x) = x + sin x on the interval   and determine where those values occur. and determine where those values occur.

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Verify that f(x) = x2 + 2 satisfies the hypothesis of the Mean-Value Theorem on the interval [0, 4] and find all values of C that satisfy the conclusion of the theorem.

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Given y = x2/3(x + 6). Plot any stationary points, inflections points, and cusps which may or may not exist. Approximate answers to 4 decimal places.

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For a triangle with sides 6 m, 8 m, and 10 m, the smallest circle that contains the triangle has a diameter of

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Use a graphing utility to assist in determining the location of the absolute maximum of f(x) = -(x2 - 7)2 on (- \infty , \infty ), if it exists.

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f(x) = |x2 - 9| has

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Find the relative extreme values for f(x) = 5x3 - 30x2 + 7 on the interval [-1, 10] and determine where those values occur.

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Answer true or false. All functions of the form f(x) = axn , where n is odd and a \neq 0 have an inflection point.

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Given f(x) = -5x3 + 15x2 . Use a graphing utility to estimate the absolute maximum and minimum values of f, if any, on the interval [0, 3].

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Find all relative extrema of f(x) = x4/7.

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Find the extreme values for f(x) = x - sin 4x on the interval Find the extreme values for f(x) = x - sin 4x on the interval   and determine where those values occur. and determine where those values occur.

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Sketch the graph of Sketch the graph of   . Identify the vertical and horizontal asymptotes. . Identify the vertical and horizontal asymptotes.

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Find the relative extreme values for f(x) = 3x3 -18x2 + 2 on the interval [-1, 10] and determine where those values occur.

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The strength of a beam with a rectangular cross section varies directly as x and as the square of y. What are the dimensions of the strongest beam that can be sawed out of a round log whose diameter is d = 27 inches? See figure on right. The strength of a beam with a rectangular cross section varies directly as x and as the square of y. What are the dimensions of the strongest beam that can be sawed out of a round log whose diameter is d = 27 inches? See figure on right.

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Answer true or false. The hypotheses of the Mean-Value Theorem are satisfied for Answer true or false. The hypotheses of the Mean-Value Theorem are satisfied for   on [-1, 1]. on [-1, 1].

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Express the number 54 as the sum of two nonnegative numbers whose product is as large as possible.

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Determine which function is graphed. Determine which function is graphed.

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The cost of fuel used in propelling a dirigible varies as the square of its speed and is $100/hour when the speed is 100 miles/hour. Other expenses amount to $200/hour. Find the most economical speed for a voyage of 1,400 miles.

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A lighthouse is 8 miles off a straight coast and a town is located 18 miles down the seacoast. Supplies are to be moved from the town to the lighthouse on a regular basis and at a minimum time. If the supplies can be moved at the rate of 7 miles/hour on water and 25 miles/hour over land, how far from the town should a dock be constructed for shipment of supplies? A lighthouse is 8 miles off a straight coast and a town is located 18 miles down the seacoast. Supplies are to be moved from the town to the lighthouse on a regular basis and at a minimum time. If the supplies can be moved at the rate of 7 miles/hour on water and 25 miles/hour over land, how far from the town should a dock be constructed for shipment of supplies?

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