Graphing Using Derivatives Webercise

In this activity you will explore the properties of and learn how to graph equations. Use the links provided to answer these questions, some questions will require critical thinking. Make sure to read all the links because they demonstrate how to graph complex functions from their equations. If you cannot use the hyperlinks the websites are numbered and listed at the end. Please answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper.

For the following questions please use (1)this website as a reference:

1. What is the mathematical definition of increasing and decreasing? Draw 2 graphs. The first should be labeled Increasing and have a straight line that is increasing. The second should be labeled Decreasing and have a straight line that is decreasing. 2. f(x) is increasing on some interval I when __________ 3. f(x) is increasing on some interval I when __________ 4. f(x) is also called dy/dx or the___________ of f(x). 5. Find the critical points of: f(x) = x3+x2-x-1. On what intervals is f(x) increasing and decreasing? Give any maximum or minimum points.

For the following questions please use (2)this website as a reference:

6. What is the mathematical definition of concave up and down? 7. A function is concave up if it __________ up and concave down if it ___________ down.

8. What is an inflection point? At the inflection point what is f(x) equal to? 9. What are the intervals of concavity for h(x) = 3x5-5x3+3? 10. What does the Second Derivative Test tell us about critical points?

For the following questions please use the (3)Practice A01 Solution videos as a reference. To access the videos scroll down to Practice Problems and click on Practice A01. These videos show you step by step how to graph y = (x-1)/x2.
11. When is a function symmetric about the y-axis and/or the origin? 12. What is an asymptote? What are the types of asymptotes and how do you find them? 13. What is a sign chart used for? 14. Draw the graph of y = (x-1)/x2. 15. Follow the steps shown in these videos to graph: f(x) = x3+x2-x-1.

(1) http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/ShapeofGraphPtI.aspx (2) http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/ShapeofGraphPtII.aspx (3) http://17calculus.com/derivatives/graphing/