AP Calculus Midterm Review

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What is the definition of a limit in calculus?

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A limit is a value that a function approaches as the input approaches some value.

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What does it mean if f'(x) > 0 over an interval?

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It means that the function f(x) is increasing over that interval.

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What is the formula for the equation of a tangent line at a point (x_0, f(x_0))?

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y - f(x_0) = f'(x_0)(x - x_0)

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What does the Extreme Value Theorem state?

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If a function is continuous on a closed interval, then it has a maximum and minimum value on that interval.

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What is the derivative of f(x) = 4x^3 - 10x + 5?

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f'(x) = 12x^2 - 10.

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How do you find the limit as x approaches a value?

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Evaluate the function at values approaching that value from both sides.

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What is the difference between a one-sided limit and a two-sided limit?

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A one-sided limit approaches a value from one direction (left or right), while a two-sided limit approaches from both directions.

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What is the significance of critical points in calculus?

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Critical points are where the derivative is zero or undefined, indicating potential local maxima or minima.

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What does concave up mean in relation to a function's graph?

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A function is concave up if its second derivative is positive, indicating the graph opens upwards.

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What does concave down mean in relation to a function's graph?

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A function is concave down if its second derivative is negative, indicating the graph opens downwards.