
Exploring Increasing and Decreasing Intervals

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Mathematics
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8th - 12th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to identify critical points before determining increasing and decreasing intervals?
To calculate the slope of the graph
To understand where the graph changes direction
To determine the y-intercepts
To find the x-intercepts
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tool is recommended for finding critical points easily?
TI-84 Calculator
Desmos Graphing Calculator
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a relative maximum?
The lowest point over the entire domain
The highest point over the entire domain
A point where the graph changes its shape
A point with the greatest value compared to points around it
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a point of inflection and an extrema?
Both change the graph's shape
Both change the graph's direction
An extrema changes the graph's direction, while a point of inflection changes its shape
A point of inflection changes the graph's direction, while an extrema changes its shape
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify extrema using Desmos?
By manually calculating the values
By estimating the values visually
By clicking on the graph to highlight maximums and minimums
By using a ruler to measure the graph
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in finding extrema using a TI-84 calculator?
Using a ruler to measure the graph
Drawing the graph manually
Estimating the values visually
Entering the function into the calculator
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When writing intervals for increasing and decreasing functions, what values are used?
W values
X values
Z values
Y values
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