Math 221 first semester calculus fall 2009 typeset. Calculus and its applications is the most studentoriented applied calculus text. Maxima and minima without calculus pdf free download. The simple goal of this guide is to demonstrate how to. Because the derivative provides information about the gradient or slope of the graph of a function we can use it to locate points on a graph where the gradient is zero. Chalkboard photos, reading assignments, and exercises solutions pdf 3. Examples functions with and without maxima or minima.
Nuffield freestanding mathematics activity maxima and minima teacher notes. The second derivative is introduced in the module introduction to differential calculus. Problem 21 find the rectangle of maximum perimeter inscribed in a given circle. Using the first derivative to distinguish maxima from minima.
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Maxima and minima without calculus by niven, ivan morton, 1915publication date 1981 topics maxima and minima. A maximum is a high point and a minimum is a low point. To download, select save target as from the dropdown menu. Pdf produced by some word processors for output purposes only. In this article, we explore the conditions of necessity or sufficiency of the criteria for determining the maxima and minima of a function. Differential calculus chapter 3 applications maxima and minima applications application of maxima and minima 21 24 solved problems in maxima and minima. In this section we look at how we can find maximum and minimum points in this way. The worksheet will give students practice in using calculus to solve a wide. A reform approach to business calculus 23 global maxima and minima 94 the table below. Pdf derivative, maxima and minima in a graphical context. Differential and integral calculus in charles rene reyneau. In a smoothly changing function a maximum or minimum is always where the function flattens out except for a saddle point.
Exercises and problems in calculus portland state university. Jay kerns december 1, 2009 the following is a short guide to multivariable calculus with maxima. All the numbers we will use in this first semester of calculus are. It loosely follows the treatment of stewarts calculus, seventh edition. Pdf a deeper learning of the properties and applications of the derivative for the study of. General method for sketching the graph of a function. To identify maximaminima at this point either first derivative test or higher derivative test can be used.
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