Let the function be defined by . At what value(s) of does have a relative maximum?
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- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 3h 16m
- 11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 34m
- 12. Techniques of Integration7h 39m
- 13. Intro to Differential Equations2h 55m
- 14. Sequences & Series5h 36m
- 15. Power Series2h 19m
- 16. Parametric Equations & Polar Coordinates7h 58m
5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives
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Let = . For which values of and is continuous everywhere?
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Step 1: Understand the definition of continuity. A function is continuous everywhere if there are no breaks, jumps, or holes in its graph. This means the left-hand limit, right-hand limit, and the function value at a given point must all be equal.
Step 2: Analyze the given piecewise function f(x). For x < 2, f(x) = ax + b, and for x ≥ 2, f(x) = x². To ensure continuity at x = 2, the value of f(x) from both pieces must match at this point.
Step 3: Set up the condition for continuity at x = 2. The left-hand limit of f(x) as x approaches 2 from the left is f(2) = a(2) + b. The right-hand limit of f(x) as x approaches 2 from the right is f(2) = 2² = 4. Equate these two expressions: a(2) + b = 4.
Step 4: Solve for a and b using the equation derived in Step 3. Rearrange the equation to express b in terms of a: b = 4 - 2a. Substitute different values of a and b from the options provided to check which pair satisfies the equation.
Step 5: Verify the correct pair of values (a, b) that ensures continuity everywhere. Substitute the correct values into the equation and confirm that both the left-hand limit and right-hand limit at x = 2 are equal to the function value at x = 2.
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