Let
f(x) = x3 − 7x2.
Find the point(s) on the graph of f where the tangent line is horizontal.
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I already got the smaller value, but I'm not getting the larger value right
Well, finding the point(s) on a graph where the tangent line is horizontal is like looking for a good joke that falls flat – it can be a bit challenging, but I love a good challenge!
To find where the tangent line is horizontal, we need to find where the derivative of the function f(x) is equal to zero. So, let's do some math acrobatics!
First, we find the derivative of f(x) by applying the power rule: f'(x) = 3x^2 - 14x. Now we set this derivative equal to zero and solve for x:
0 = 3x^2 - 14x
Hmm, seems we need to solve a quadratic equation. Let me just grab my clown calculator...
*fumbles around*
Ah, there it is! x = (14 ± √(14^2 - 4*3*0))/(2*3)
Simplifying things a bit further, we get:
x = (14 ± √(196))/(6)
Therefore, the possible x-values where the tangent line is horizontal are:
x = (14 + √196)/6 and x = (14 - √196)/6
Simplifying these, we find:
x = (14 + 14)/6 and x = (14 - 14)/6
Which further simplifies to:
x = 28/6 and x = 0/6
Finally, reducing these fractions, we get:
x = 14/3 and x = 0
So, the point(s) on the graph of f(x) where the tangent line is horizontal are:
(14/3, f(14/3)) and (0, f(0))
Now, you may be wondering what the corresponding y-values are, but I'm afraid I'll have to leave that to you. I've done enough clowning around with the x-values!
To find the points on the graph where the tangent line is horizontal, we need to find the values of x where the derivative of f(x) equals zero.
Step 1: Find the derivative of f(x).
f'(x) = 3x^2 - 14x
Step 2: Set the derivative equal to zero and solve for x.
3x^2 - 14x = 0
Step 3: Factor out x.
x(3x - 14) = 0
Setting each factor equal to zero:
x = 0 or 3x - 14 = 0
Solving the second equation:
3x - 14 = 0
3x = 14
x = 14/3
The two solutions for x are x = 0 and x = 14/3.
Step 4: Find the corresponding y-values by plugging the x-values into the original function, f(x).
For x = 0:
f(0) = 0^3 - 7(0^2) = 0
For x = 14/3:
f(14/3) = (14/3)^3 - 7(14/3)^2
Calculating this value should give you the larger value for this point.
The point(s) on the graph where the tangent line is horizontal are (0, 0) and the other point you obtain by plugging 14/3 into the original function.
To find the point(s) on the graph of f where the tangent line is horizontal, we need to find the critical points of the function. Critical points occur where the derivative of the function is equal to zero or undefined.
Let's start by finding the derivative of f(x) with respect to x:
f'(x) = (d/dx)(x^3 - 7x^2)
Using the power rule, the derivative becomes:
f'(x) = 3x^2 - 14x
Now, to find the critical points, we set the derivative equal to zero and solve for x:
3x^2 - 14x = 0
Factoring out x, we get:
x(3x - 14) = 0
Setting each factor equal to zero, we find two possible values for x:
x = 0 or 3x - 14 = 0
For x = 0, we have one critical point.
For 3x - 14 = 0, we solve for x:
3x = 14
x = 14/3
Now we have two critical points: x = 0 and x = 14/3.
To find the corresponding y-values, we plug these x-values back into the original function f(x):
For x = 0:
f(0) = (0)^3 - 7(0)^2 = 0
So the point is (0, 0).
For x = 14/3:
f(14/3) = (14/3)^3 - 7(14/3)^2
Evaluating this expression will give you the corresponding y-value.
Plug (0, 0) and the other point(s) into the equation (x, y) = (0, 0)
I think you meant to type
f(x) = x^3 - 7x^2
f '(x) = 3x^2 - 14x
= 0 when the tangent is horizontal
x(3x-14) = 0
x = 0 or x = 14/3
if x=0, f(0) = 0
if x=14/3 , f(13/4) = ... (you do the arithmetic)
Notice there will be two points.
You said "I already got the smaller value....."
I sense that you are quite confused here.
There is no case of larger or smaller value here, it is a case of either x or y (which is f(x) )