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Mathematics

Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation

Extrema, concavity, curve sketching, and optimization.

Extrema & Concavity

Advanced25 min
  • Use the first and second derivative tests
  • Determine concavity and points of inflection
1

The First Derivative Test

Finding critical points and classifying local extrema using the first derivative.

25 min

2

The Second Derivative Test & Concavity

Using the second derivative to determine concavity and classify extrema.

25 min

Optimization

Advanced25 min
  • Solve applied optimization problems using derivatives
1

Optimization Problems

Using derivatives to find absolute maximum and minimum values in context.

25 min