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River Optimization Problem
Students define the different methods used for optimizing a particular element of a problem. For this optimization problem lesson, students optimize appropriate details of a problem using data collection, algebra, technology, and/or...
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Finding the Extrema Graphically and Symbolically
In this extrema worksheet, students use the first derivative test and the second derivative test to determine the local extrema. They identify the local maximum and global maximum. This eight-page worksheet contains detailed...
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Finding Extrema Graphically and Symbolically
In this extrema worksheet, students use graphing calculators and the optimization method to identify the maximum and minimums of a given function. They compute the first and second derivative, and graph the functions. This eight-page...
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Basic Calculus: Extrema, and Optimization: Putting it all Together
In this extrema and optimization worksheet, students identify all points in the domain and determine the critical points. They compute the second derivative and find the global maxima and minima. This two-page worksheet contains two...
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The Second Derivative Test for Relative Extreme in Three Dimensional Space
In this second derivative learning exercise, students determine the relative maximum and minimum values of given surfaces in three-dimensional space. They perform the second derivative test, and identify the partial derivatives. This...
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Multivariable Calculus: Extrema of Multivariable Functions
In this multivariable function worksheet, students determine the extrema of multivariable functions, classify critical points, and solve functions with given boundaries. This two page worksheet contains five multi-step problems as well...
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Multivariable Calculus: Extrema of Multivariable Functions
In this multivariable functions worksheet, students find the extrema of a function under given conditions. They find the maximum and minimum values of functions. This two page worksheet contains examples, explanations, and five problems.
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Math 155 - Worksheet 13. Intervals
In this interval worksheet, students find the intervals of increase and decrease and all local extrema. They sketch a graph of the function and describe the intervals of concavity and all inflections points. This two-page worksheet...
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Worksheet 22-Fall 1995
In this math worksheet, students examine the graph of the derivative. Then they determine the critical points that correspond to the relative extrema.