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Máximos y Mínimos de una función ✓ INTRODUCCIÓN + EJEMPLO + Gráfica [Aplicación de derivadas]

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Main ideas / concepts conveyed

  • Goal: Compute and classify maxima and minima of a function using derivatives, then find the inflection point, and finally sketch/graph the result (optionally using software).
  • Function used in the example:
    • (y = x^3 - 3x + 2)

Key definitions

  • Maxima and minima occur at points where the slope of the tangent is zero, i.e. where the derivative equals 0.
  • Maximum vs. minimum can be determined by:
    • First-derivative sign change (positive (\rightarrow) negative = maximum; negative (\rightarrow) positive = minimum), and/or
    • Second-derivative test (using the sign of the second derivative to determine concavity/curvature).
  • An inflection point is where the concavity changes, found using the second derivative.

Methodology / step-by-step procedure (as presented)

  1. Start with the function [ y=f(x)=x^3-3x+2 ]

  2. Find critical points for maxima/minima

    • Compute the first derivative: [ y’ = f’(x) = 3x^2 - 3 ]

    • Set the derivative equal to zero: [ 3x^2 - 3 = 0 ]

    • Simplify:

      • Divide by 3: [ x^2 - 1 = 0 ]

      • Difference of squares: [ (x+1)(x-1)=0 ]

    • Solve:

      • (x=-1), (x=1)

  3. Compute the corresponding (y)-values

    • For (x=-1): [ y(-1)=(-1)^3 - 3(-1) + 2 = -1 + 3 + 2 = 4 ]

      • Point: ((-1,4))

        • For (x=1): [ y(1)=1^3 - 3(1) + 2 = 1 - 3 + 2 = 0 ]

      • Point: ((1,0))

  4. Classify each critical point (maximum or minimum)

    • Compute the second derivative: [ y’’ = (3x^2-3)’ = 6x ]

    • Evaluate at each critical point:

      • At (x=-1): [ y’‘(-1)=6(-1)=-6<0 \Rightarrow \text{maximum} ]

      • At (x=1): [ y’‘(1)=6(1)=6>0 \Rightarrow \text{minimum} ]

  5. Find the inflection point

    • Use the second derivative and set it to zero: [ y’‘=6x,\quad 6x=0 \Rightarrow x=0 ]

    • Compute the (y)-value using the original function: [ y(0)=0^3 - 3\cdot 0 + 2 = 2 ]

    • Inflection point: ((0,2))

  6. Graphing approach (no table required)

    • Use the key computed points ((-1,4)), ((1,0)), and ((0,2)) to sketch the curve.
    • Optionally verify and refine with software (e.g., MATLAB or online graphers).

Practical / lesson takeaways

  • Derivatives allow finding extrema and inflection points without building a full table of values.
  • You can classify extrema using either:
    • Slope sign changes (first derivative), or
    • Second derivative sign (second derivative test).
  • Some functions may have no inflection point.
    • Example given: (y=x^2)
      • (y’=2x), (y’‘=2)
      • Since (y’‘) is never 0, there is no concavity change, so no inflection point.

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  • No specific speakers, presenters, or external sources are named.
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