3.1.4 Activity 1
3.1.4 Activity 1
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3.1.4 Activity 1 – Connection between the graph of a function and its derivatives
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A) Given the graph of the function f(x). Complete the chart, estimating the derivative (slope of the tangent
line) at the given values of x. It is sometimes helpful to use your pencil as a tangent line. After completing
the chart, graph the ordered pairs from this chart. Connecting the points with a smooth curve , will graph
the derivative of f(x).
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f´(x)
Assuming that this is the entire graph of g(x). Use the graph to answer the following questions about the
original function g(x)
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F1) a) In base of the graph of the first derivative of f(x), make a sketch of the function f(x)
b). Based on the graph from the left side, decide the following
elements of the original function f(x):
The maximum point’s abscissa(s) of f
Concave up interval(s) of f
F2) a) In base of the graph of the derivative f ´(x), make a sketch of the original function
b). Based on the graph from the left side, decide the following
elements of the original function f(x):
The maximum point’s abscissa(s) of f
Concave up interval(s) of f
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