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AP Calc BC Test 6 FRQ Section

The document outlines an AP Calculus BC test consisting of two sections with free-response questions focused on graphing and analyzing derivatives. Section III includes questions about the function f(x) = 2x e^(2x) and its limits, minimum value, range, and acceleration, while Section IV involves the function f(x) = 3x^5 - 5x^3 + 2, addressing intervals of increase, concavity, horizontal tangents, and specific evaluations. Each section allows 15 minutes for completion and includes marks for justification of answers.

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AP Calc BC Test 6 FRQ Section

The document outlines an AP Calculus BC test consisting of two sections with free-response questions focused on graphing and analyzing derivatives. Section III includes questions about the function f(x) = 2x e^(2x) and its limits, minimum value, range, and acceleration, while Section IV involves the function f(x) = 3x^5 - 5x^3 + 2, addressing intervals of increase, concavity, horizontal tangents, and specific evaluations. Each section allows 15 minutes for completion and includes marks for justification of answers.

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AP CALCULUS BC

TEST # 6 — Graphing and Analyzing Derivatives


SECTION III

FREE-RESPONSE
CALCULATOR-ACTIVE

1 QUESTIONS @ 9 MARK EACH = 9 MARK TOTAL


15 MINUTES ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS SECTION
[X] = Marks/Subpart

1. Let f be the function given by f (x) = 2x e 2 x.

(a) Evaluate lim f (x). [1]


x→∞

(b) Evaluate lim f (x). [1]


x→−∞

(c) Find the absolute minimum value of f. Justify your answer. [2]

(d) What is the range of f ? [1]

(e) Consider the family of functions defined by y = bx e bx, where b is a nonzero constant. Prove that the

absolute minimum value of bx e bx is the same for all nonzero values of b. [2]

(f) If f (x) represents the velocity of a car at any point in time in minutes, x, write a function g(x) that

gives the acceleration of the car at any point in time in minutes, x. Use this function to calculate the

acceleration at x = 12 minutes. [2]

Note: There is no unit requirement besides for this free-response question. However, it is advised that you

show all steps on parts (b) and (e) to potentially earn partial credit.
AP CALCULUS BC
TEST # 6 — Graphing and Analyzing Derivatives
SECTION IV

FREE-RESPONSE
CALCULATOR-INACTIVE

1 QUESTIONS @ 9 MARK EACH = 9 MARK TOTAL


15 MINUTES ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS SECTION
[X] = Marks/Subpart

2. Let f be defined by the function f (x) = 3x 5 − 5x 3 + 2

(a) Indicate intervals on which f is increasing. Justify your answer. [2]

(b) Indicate intervals on which f is concave upwards. Justify your answer. [2]

(c) Write the equation of each horizontal tangent line to the graph of f. Justify your answer. [2]

(d) Evaluate the value of f (0) + f ′(1) + f ′′(2). [2]

(e) Evaluate lim f (x). [1]


x→−∞

Note: There is no unit requirement on this free-response question. However, on part (d), consider

individually stating the value of each f (n)(x) for potential partial credit. In addition, it is advised that you

show all steps on parts (a), (b), (c), and (d) to potentially earn partial credit.




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