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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I forgot how to take the derivative of a piecewise function! D: f(x)={ 4-x^2, x< or = 0 -2x, x>0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I need it to find the relative maximum and relative minimum.

OpenStudy (baldymcgee6):

To take the derivative of the piecewise function just take it a PIECE at a time.. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hahaha! Awh, what the heck! Thanks! So, f'(x)={ -2x, x<or=0 -2, x<0

OpenStudy (baldymcgee6):

I don't think the domain restrictions should have changed.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Opps! But, -2, x>0 Would the domain restriction for -2x change? ( -2x, x<0) ?

OpenStudy (baldymcgee6):

I don't think so

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