Given f(x)= x3 -
6x2-15x+30
- Determine f ’(x)
- Define “critical point” of a function. Then determine the
critical points of f(x).
- Use the sign of f ’(x) to determine the interval(s) on which
the function is increasing and the interval(s) on which it is
decreasing.
- Use the results from (c) to determine the location and values
(x and y-values of the relative maxima and the relative minima of
f(x).
- Determine f ’’(x)
- On which intervals is the graph of f(x) concave up? Concave
down? Explain. Determine any points of inflection.