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4. Curve sketching (2.3,2.4)

Second derivative rule
Look for possible relative extreme points, by setting f'(x) = 0 and solving for x.
, Look at f''(x) at the extreme point to determine max or min.
Look for possible inflection points by setting f''(x) = 0 and solving for x.

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Richard Waterman
1999-10-06