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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 4.R.12

Find the critical points of the following functions on the given intervals. Identify the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values (if they exist).
ƒ(x) = sin 2x + 3 on [-π , π]

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To find the critical points of the function ƒ(x) = sin(2x) + 3 on the interval [-π, π], first compute the derivative of the function. The derivative of sin(2x) is 2cos(2x), so the derivative of ƒ(x) is ƒ'(x) = 2cos(2x).
Set the derivative ƒ'(x) = 2cos(2x) equal to zero to find the critical points. Solve the equation 2cos(2x) = 0, which simplifies to cos(2x) = 0.
The solutions to cos(2x) = 0 are 2x = π/2 + kπ, where k is an integer. Solve for x to find x = π/4 + kπ/2.
Determine which solutions for x fall within the interval [-π, π]. Substitute k = -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 into x = π/4 + kπ/2 to find the valid critical points within the interval.
Evaluate the function ƒ(x) = sin(2x) + 3 at the critical points and at the endpoints x = -π and x = π to determine the absolute maximum and minimum values. Compare these values to identify the absolute extrema.

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Critical Points

Critical points of a function occur where its derivative is zero or undefined. These points are essential for identifying local maxima and minima, as they represent potential locations where the function's behavior changes. To find critical points, one must first compute the derivative of the function and solve for the values of x that satisfy the condition.
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Interval notation is a mathematical notation used to represent a range of values. In this context, the interval [-π, π] indicates that the function is being analyzed from -π to π, including both endpoints. Understanding interval notation is crucial for correctly identifying where to evaluate the function and its critical points.
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