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The document contains instructions for a 3 part problem analyzing the function f(x) = -2x^3 + 6x^2 - 4x on the intervals [0,1] and [1,2]. It first verifies that Rolle's theorem conditions are satisfied on each interval. It then uses the quadratic formula to find the critical points c1 and c2 where the derivative is 0. Finally, it instructs to graph the curve, critical points, and horizontal tangent lines on the given coordinate plane.

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Homework Activity 2

The document contains instructions for a 3 part problem analyzing the function f(x) = -2x^3 + 6x^2 - 4x on the intervals [0,1] and [1,2]. It first verifies that Rolle's theorem conditions are satisfied on each interval. It then uses the quadratic formula to find the critical points c1 and c2 where the derivative is 0. Finally, it instructs to graph the curve, critical points, and horizontal tangent lines on the given coordinate plane.

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Name : Ralph Justine Cañal Date: November 20, 2021

Section : BSCPE 111

Instructions: Perform what is being asked. For items 1 and 2, write your answers and complete solutions on a
separate sheet of paper. For item 3, draw your answer on the coordinate plane provided. (3 items x 10 points)

Given the function 𝑓 defined by


𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥3 + 6𝑥2 − 4𝑥, 0 ≤𝑥≤ 2
1. Verify that the three (3) conditions of the hypothesis of Rolle’s theorem are satisfied for each of the
following intervals: [0,1] and [1,2].

[0,1]
a. 𝑓 (𝑥) = −2𝑥3 + 6𝑥2 − 4𝑥 is continuous at [0,1]
b. 𝑓 (𝑥) = -6x2 + 12𝑥 − 4𝑥, therefore 𝑓 (x) is derivable at [0,1]
c. 𝑓 (0) = 0 + 0 – 0
𝑓 (1) = -2 + 6 – 4 = 0
= 𝑓 (0) = 𝑓 (1)
[1,2]
a. 𝑓 (𝑥) = −2𝑥3 + 6𝑥2 − 4𝑥 is continuous at [1,2]
b. 𝑓 (𝑥) = −6𝑥2 + 12𝑥 − 4𝑥, therefore 𝑓 (x) is derivable at [1,2]
c. 𝑓 (1) = -2 + 6 – 4x = 0
𝑓 (2) = -2 (8) + 6 (4) – 4 (2)
= -16 + 24 – 8 = 0
= 𝑓 (1) = 𝑓 (2)

2. Use the quadratic formula to find 𝑐1 ∈ (0,1) such that 𝑓′(𝑐1) = 0 and 𝑐2 ∈ (1,2) such that 𝑓′(𝑐2) = 0.
𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥3 + 6𝑥2 − 4𝑥 𝑓’(𝑥) = −6𝑥2 + 12𝑥 − 4𝑥 𝑓’(𝑥) = 0

−b ± √ b ²−4 ac
= −6𝑥2 + 12𝑥 − 4𝑥 = 0 x=
2a
−6 ± √ 6 ²−4 (3)(2)
= 3x2 + -6x + 2 = 0 c1,2 =
2(3)
−6 ±2 √ 3
=
6
−6 ±2 √ 3
=
6
−3 ± √ 3
=
3

3−√ 3
= ∈(0,1) = 0.423
3
3+√ 3
= ∈(1,2) = = 1.577
3
3. Using a graphing calculator, plot the following:
• the curve 𝑦 = −2𝑥3 + 6𝑥2 − 4𝑥 on [0,2];
• the points 𝑐1, 𝑓(𝑐1) and 𝑐2, 𝑓(𝑐2); and
• The horizontal tangent lines at 𝑐1, 𝑓(𝑐1) and 𝑐2, 𝑓(𝑐2). Draw the illustration on
the coordinate plane below.

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