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MAXIMA-MINIMA
In solving a problem under maxima/minima, the
following steps are to be considered:
1. Draw a figure when necessary
2. Identify what/which to maximize or
minimize.
3. Formulate the equation.
4. Differentiate.
5. Equate to zero.
PROBLEMS:
[1] Find the minimum distance from the point
(4, 2) to the parabola 2 = 8.
[A] 43
[B] 22
[C] 3
[D] 23
[2]
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At maximum point:
= 0
" ( )
[5]
At minimum point:
= 0
" ( )
At point of inflection:
" = 0
Where: " are the first and second
derivatives respectively.
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SUPPLEMENTARY PROBLEMS:
[1]
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PART [4]
TIME-RATES
The predominant tool used in the solution of
related rates problems is the chain rule. Since
most related rates problems deal with time as
the independent variable, we state the chain
rule in terms of t:
=
() = ()
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