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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
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Capitolo 4, Problema 4.1.29

Locating critical points Find the critical points of the following functions. Assume a is a nonzero constant.


ƒ(x) = x³ -4a²x

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To find the critical points of the function \( f(x) = x^3 - 4a^2x \), we first need to find its derivative. The derivative, \( f'(x) \), will help us identify where the slope of the tangent to the curve is zero or undefined.
Differentiate the function \( f(x) = x^3 - 4a^2x \) with respect to \( x \). Using the power rule, the derivative is \( f'(x) = 3x^2 - 4a^2 \).
Set the derivative \( f'(x) = 3x^2 - 4a^2 \) equal to zero to find the critical points. This gives the equation \( 3x^2 - 4a^2 = 0 \).
Solve the equation \( 3x^2 - 4a^2 = 0 \) for \( x \). This can be done by adding \( 4a^2 \) to both sides and then dividing by 3, resulting in \( x^2 = \frac{4a^2}{3} \).
Take the square root of both sides to solve for \( x \). Remember to consider both the positive and negative roots, so \( x = \pm \sqrt{\frac{4a^2}{3}} \). These are the critical points of the function.

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Critical Points

Critical points of a function occur where its derivative is either zero or undefined. These points are essential for identifying local maxima, minima, and points of inflection. To find critical points, one typically takes the derivative of the function and solves for the values of x that satisfy the condition.
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