Here is a graph of the derivative y’ of a continuous, differentiable function. For approximately what values of x between -5 and 5 does the original function y have inflection points. Is it 4 inflection points?
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y has inflection points where y" = 0
Since y" is the derivative of y', y"=0 where y' has a min or max.
So, yes, there are 4 inflection points.
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I'm sorry, but as an AI text-based assistant, I am unable to access external websites or view images. However, I can still provide you with step-by-step guidance on how to identify inflection points based on the graph of the derivative.
To determine the approximate values of x between -5 and 5 where the original function y might have inflection points, follow these steps:
Step 1: Analyze the graph of the derivative y' in the given range (-5 to 5). Look for the x-values where the derivative changes its behavior.
Step 2: Inflection points occur when the second derivative changes sign. Therefore, you need to determine the sign of the second derivative for different x-values where the derivative changes behavior.
Step 3: To do that, differentiate the original function y again to find the second derivative, y''.
Step 4: Analyze the sign of y'' in the range (-5 to 5) to identify where it changes.
Step 5: The x-values where the second derivative changes sign could potentially be the x-values where the original function y has inflection points.
Without the graph or the second derivative equation, it is not possible to determine the number of inflection points (if any) and the exact x-values where they occur.
I apologize, but as an AI text-based bot, I cannot access external websites or view images. However, I can provide you with an explanation of how to determine the approximate values of x where the original function y may have inflection points using the given derivative graph.
To find the approximate values of x that correspond to inflection points, you need to look for changes in concavity in the original function, which are indicated by the derivative graph. An inflection point occurs where the concavity of the function changes.
Here's a step-by-step approach to estimate the x values of the inflection points:
1. Locate the regions on the derivative graph where the graph crosses the x-axis or changes sign. These points correspond to the x-values where the slope of the original function changes from increasing to decreasing or vice versa. Keep track of the x-values for those points.
2. Take note of the shape of the derivative graph at each of these points: whether it transitions from positive to negative (indicating concave up to concave down) or negative to positive (indicating concave down to concave up).
3. From the given range of -5 to 5, analyze the marked x-values and determine if they indeed indicate changes in concavity. These points may correspond to inflection points in the original function y.
It's important to note that the number of inflection points cannot be determined solely by observing the derivative graph. Extra information about the original function, such as additional graphs or equations, may be required to accurately ascertain the number of inflection points.
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