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Math1210 Signature Assignment Curve Analysis

The document analyzes the curve defined by the function f(x)=x-3√x. It finds that the curve has y-intercept at (0,0), x-intercepts at (0,0), (3√3,0), and (-3√3,0). The curve is odd and has no asymptotes. It is increasing on (-∞,-1) and (1,∞) and decreasing on (-1,1). The curve has a local maximum at (-1,2) and a local minimum at (1,-2). It is concave up on (0,∞) and concave down on (-∞,0). The inflection point is

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Math1210 Signature Assignment Curve Analysis

The document analyzes the curve defined by the function f(x)=x-3√x. It finds that the curve has y-intercept at (0,0), x-intercepts at (0,0), (3√3,0), and (-3√3,0). The curve is odd and has no asymptotes. It is increasing on (-∞,-1) and (1,∞) and decreasing on (-1,1). The curve has a local maximum at (-1,2) and a local minimum at (1,-2). It is concave up on (0,∞) and concave down on (-∞,0). The inflection point is

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Nathaniel Curtis

Math 1210

12-5-20

Signature Assignment: Curve Analysis

1
3
f ( x )=x−3 x

DOMAIN: (−∞, ∞)
Polynomial function. Domain is all real numbers.

Y-INTERCEPT: (0,0)
The curve intercepts the Y-Axis when x=0
1
3
f ( 0 )=( 0 ) −3 ( 0 ) =0

X-INTERCEPT: ( 0,0 ) , ( 3 √3 ,0 ) ,(−3 √ 3 , 0)


The curve intercepts the X-Axis when f ( x )=0
1
3
f ( x )=x−3 x =0

1 2
⟹ x ( x −3 )=0
3 3

1 2
⟹ x =0∨( x −3 )=0
3 3

⟹ x=0
Or
2 2 2
⟹ x 3 −3=0 ⟹ x 3 =3 ⟹ x=3 3 ⟹ x=± 3 √3

SYMMETRY: ODD
−f (−x ) =f ( x )

1
1 1
3 − y −1( x−3 x 3 )
⟹− y=−x +3 x ⟹ = ⟹ y=x−3 x 3
−1 −1

ASYMPTOTES: No Asymptotes
Not a rational function.
1
x 3
lim x−3 x 3 ⟺ lim − lim −1 =∞−0=∞
x→ ∞ x→ ∞ 1 x →∞
x3
INTERVALS OF INCREASING AND DECREASING:

Increasing: (−∞ ,−1 ) ∪(1 , ∞ )


Decreasing: (−1,1)

CRITICAL NUMBERS: x=± 1


Find first derivative:
−2
' 1 −23
f ( x )=1− 3 x =1−x 3
3

Find where first derivative is equal to zero:


−2 2 1 2 1
3
0=1−x ⟹ x =1 ⟹ x3
( ) =1 ⟹ x =±1 ⟹ x=±1
3 3

SECOND DERIVATIVE:
−5
2 2
f '' ( x) = x 3 = 5
3
3x3

Set up a table to test critical numbers and x-intercepts:


x f(x) f’(x) f’’(x)
−3 √ 3 0 -
-1 2 0 - Local Maximum
0 0 - Undefined Inflection Point
1 -2 0 + Local Minimum
3 √3 0 +

LOCAL MAXIMUM: (-1,2)


where the first derivative is 0 and the second derivative is negative.

LOCAL MINIMUM: (1,-2)


Where the first derivative is 0 and the second derivative is positive.

CONCAVE UP: (0 , ∞)
Where the second derivative is positive.

CONCAVE DOWN: (−∞, 0)


Where the second derivative is negative.

INFLECTION POINT: (0,0)


Where the second derivative is either 0 or undefined and the second derivative changes sign.
MY SKETCH VS. THE ACTUAL CURVE:
REFLECTION:

I found this project to be very engaging and fun. I enjoyed being able to put all of the
things I have learned in MATH 1210 together to finish this project. The most difficult aspect of
this assignment was using algebra to manipulate the function when finding the x intercepts and
the limits for the asymptotes. I did have to use the internet to refresh my memory when doing
algebraic manipulation. One of the many real world applications of curve analysis I can see is in
regards to physics. Being able to take a function of an objects motion to determine its
acceleration, minimums and maximums, and velocity, will be extremely helpful moving forward
with my education as an engineer.

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