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second derivative test 4−x2
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Maximum(0,4)
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Second Derivative Test definition
Suppose that x=c is a critical point of f′(c) such that f′(c)=0 and that f′′(x) is continuous in a region around x=c. Then, If f′′(c)<0 then x=c is a local maximum. If f′′(c)>0 then x=c is a local minimum. If f′′(c)=0 then test failed and x=c can be a local maximum, local minimum or neither.
f′(x)=−2x
Find intervals:Increasing:−∞<x<0,Decreasing:0<x<∞
f′′(x)=−2
Check the sign of f′′(x)=−2 at each critical point