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OpenStudy (itz_sid):

HELP PLEASE

OpenStudy (itz_sid):

I need help with #4.

OpenStudy (itz_sid):

Here is the problem.

OpenStudy (itz_sid):

@mathmale @518nad @IrishBoy123 @Directrix

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Sorry to say, your derivates need work. t*e^t is a product, and thus you must use the product rule to differentiate it. Please give this a try. Your handwritten work is exceptionally neat and deserves praise.

OpenStudy (triciaal):

double check y'

OpenStudy (itz_sid):

Of course..... Thanks!

OpenStudy (mathmale):

My pleasure. Triciaal noticed the same problem.

OpenStudy (mathmale):

derivatives (not derivates). Mea culpa. ;(

OpenStudy (itz_sid):

Haha xD

OpenStudy (itz_sid):

How would I find its concavity?

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Find the 2nd derivative Set it = to 0 Solve for all t values Plot the t values on a number line Identify intervals on which the 2nd deriv. is + and those on which the 2nd deriv. is -

OpenStudy (triciaal):

is there another way to say that?

OpenStudy (mathmale):

On any interval on which the 2nd deriv. is +, your graph is concave upward; if -, downward.

OpenStudy (mathmale):

If y'=0 produces a root or two, you may have an inflection point at any such value.

OpenStudy (triciaal):

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