Maximum and Minimum of Functions

What is absolute value? What is an absolute value function? Emerging mathematicians solve equations containing variables inside an absolute value sign.  They graph each function on a coordinate plane and identify the maximum and...

The inflection point, the point where the second derivative is zero, is the focus of a video  that works through a problem where it is not obvious to see the roots of a function. The solution to the problem requires using...

Confused about concavity? Here's the perfect video. Young mathematicians watch a video that explains the process of using the second derivative to determine inflection points and the concavity of a function. An example reinforces the...

In this optimization worksheet, students solve 20 short answer word problems. Students read, sketch, define variables, write equations, differentiate their equations, and find the maximum or minimum of each word problem.

What is the highest point of an upside down parabola called? It's called the maximum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.

What is the lowest point of a 'U' shaped parabola called? It's called the minimum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.

What is the lowest point of a 'U' shaped parabola called? It's called the minimum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.

What is the highest point of an upside-down parabola called? It's called the maximum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.

The vertex of an upward facing parabola is the lowest point on the parabola and is called the minimum. The vertex on a downward facing parabola is the highest point on the parabola and is called the maximum. These are the two...

Learn how the second derivative of a function is used in order to find the function's inflection points. Learn which common mistakes to avoid in the process.