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8. Increasing/Decreasing Intervals, Concavity, and Extrema

Use the signs of the first and second derivatives to identify intervals of increase or decrease, concavity, and extrema. Apply derivative tests to connect algebraic derivative information with the shape of a function.

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Increasing/Decreasing Intervals, Concavity, and Extrema

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Maxima, Minima, Increasing and Decreasing Intervals

Basic Applications of the Derivative

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Second Derivative Test for Extrema

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