Understanding Inflection Points

Olga attempts to find inflection points for the function f(x) = (x-2)^4. She correctly calculates the first and second derivatives but incorrectly claims an inflection point at x=2 based solely on the second derivative being zero. The video explains that an inflection point requires a change in concavity, which is not present here. Testing intervals show the second derivative remains positive, indicating no sign change and thus no inflection point.

What was Olga asked to find in the function f(x) = (x - 2)^4?

• The roots

• The minimum value

• The inflection points

• The maximum value

Which rule did Olga use to find the first derivative of the function?

• Chain rule

• Quotient rule

• Product rule

• Power rule

What is the second derivative of the function f(x) = (x - 2)^4?

• 12(x - 2)^2

• 16(x - 2)^2

• 4(x - 2)^3

• 8(x - 2)

Why did Olga conclude there is an inflection point at x = 2?

• The first derivative is zero

• The function has a maximum at x = 2

• The second derivative is zero

• The function is undefined at x = 2

What is necessary for a point to be an inflection point?

• The first derivative must be zero

• The second derivative must change signs

• The function must be continuous

• The function must have a maximum

What intervals are considered to test the sign of the second derivative?

• From 0 to 2 and 2 to 4

• From -∞ to 2 and 2 to ∞

• From -∞ to 0 and 0 to ∞

• From -2 to 0 and 0 to 2

What is the sign of the second derivative for x < 2?

• Negative

• Zero

• Positive

• Undefined

What is the sign of the second derivative for x > 2?

• Undefined

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

Why is there no inflection point at x = 2?

• The second derivative is zero

• The second derivative does not change signs

• The first derivative is zero

• The function is not continuous

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

What does the positive sign of the second derivative indicate about the function's concavity?

• Concave upwards

• Concave downwards

• Linear

• Undefined

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