AP Calculus ABeasymcq1 pt
The derivative of a function is given by . For what value(s) of does the graph of have a relative minimum?
A. only
B. only
C. and
D.There are no values of for which has a relative minimum.
Correct. A relative minimum occurs where the derivative changes from negative to positive. The factor ensures is negative for all (except ), and the factor makes positive for .
B only
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