Graphs of Functions & Their Derivatives

Study Guide Overview

This study guide covers the First Derivative Test for finding and classifying local extrema. It explains the relationship between the first derivative and local extrema (maxima and minima), including the concept of critical points. The guide outlines the steps of the First Derivative Test, provides a worked example, practice questions, and a glossary of key terms like local extrema, critical points, and the First Derivative Test itself.