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AP Calculus BC : 5.4 Using the First Derivative Test to Determine Relative (Local) Extrema- Exam Style questions with Answer- MCQ

Question

For what value of k will  \(x+\frac{k}{x}\) have a relative maximum at x = −2? 

(A) –4                                                (B) –2                                                       (C) 2                                                (D) 4                                                        (E) None of these

Answer/Explanation

Ans:D

 

Question

At what values of x does  \(f(x)=3x^5+5x^3+15\)  have a relative maximum?

(A) –1 only            (B) 0 only               (C) 1 only            (D) –1 and 1 only       (E) –1, 0 and 1

Answer/Explanation

Ans:A

 

Question 

 A polynomial p (x ) has a relative maximum at (−2, 4) , a relative minimum at ( 1,1 ), a relative  maximum at ( 5,7)  and no other critical points. How many zeros does p ( x)  have?
(A) One                 (B) Two                          (C) Three                            (D) Four                          (E) Five

Answer/Explanation

Ans:B

 

Question

 The derivative of f is \(x^{4}(x-2)(x+3)\) . At how many points will the graph of f have a relative maximum?
(A) None                         (B) One                                (C) Two                                      (D) Three                                             (E) Four

Answer/Explanation

Ans:B

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