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graphing utility
[graphing utility|graphing utility] confirms the results of the first derivative test by visually representing the function's behavior through graphing.
Mechanism
graphing utility confirms the results of the first derivative test by visually representing the function's behavior through graphing.
Effects
graphing utility Using a graphing utility confirms the location of local extrema identified through the first derivative test, as demonstrated in Example 4.18 where f(x) = 5x18 - 573 is analyzed.
Examples
graphing utility Example 4.18 demonstrates using the first derivative test to find local extrema locations. A graphing utility is recommended to confirm results.