Calculus: Hughs-Hallett Chap 5

12/3/99


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Table of Contents

Calculus: Hughs-Hallett Chap 5

Review:

Definition of Maxima and Minima

Definition of a Critical Point

Theorem (Critical Point)

The First-Derivative Test for Local Max (M) and Min (m)

The Second-Derivative Test for Local Max (M) and Min (m)

Definition of Inflection Point

l’Hopital’s Rule (from Chapter 4)

Linear Tangent Line Approximation-

The Tangent Line Approximation of a Function

The Bounds of a Function

The Seven Step Paradigm:

The Book’s Practical Tips:

And now for some very significant theorems!

The Extreme Value Theorem

Constant Function Theorem

Author: Joel Baumeyer, FSC

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