Concept explainers
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To graph the function using graphing device and find the maximum and minimum value of the function f.
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Explanation of Solution
Given information : Use graphing device to graph the function
Graph : Sketch the graph using graphing utility.
Step 1: Press WINDOW button to access the Window editor.
Step 2: Press
Step 3: Enter the expression
Step 4: Press GRAPH button to graph the function.
The graph is obtained as:
Interpretation :
From the above graph, it can be observed that the maximum value is at
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To Find: The exact maximum or minimum value of the function
b.
Answer to Problem 50E
The value of
both answers up to two decimal places are similar.
Explanation of Solution
Given: The function is
Calculation:
This is a quadratic function with
Since,
Therefore, both answers up to two decimal places are similar.
Chapter 3 Solutions
Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus - 6th Edition