In: Math
part 1)
Let f(x) = x^4 − 2x^2 + 3. Find the intervals of concavity of f and determine its inflection point(s).
part 2)
Find the absolute extrema of f(x) = x^4 + 4x^3 − 8x^2 + 3 on [−1, 2].
#1

Differentiating with respect to x



Again differentiating with respect to x



For inflection points








Infletion points are
Function f(x) is Concave up if f''(x)>0

Function is concave down if f''(x)<0

#2

Differentiating with respect to x




For critical points






In the interval



At boudary


So
Absolute minimum

Absolute maximum

