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AP Calculus AB/BC
Unit 5 – Analytical Applications of Differentiation
Topic 5.7
The Second Derivative Test allows us to determine:
The absolute extrema of a function.
The slope of the tangent line at critical points.
The x-coordinate of inflection points.
The concavity and nature of the extrema.
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AP Calculus AB/BC - 5.7 Using the Second Derivative Test to Determine Extrema
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