Reading Graphs with Derivatives — Cheat sheet

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Core rule

Critical candidates satisfy f′=0f'=0 or have no derivative while remaining in the domain. For a continuous function on a closed bounded interval, compare their values with both endpoints.

Watch for

Stationary does not mean extremal. f′′=0f''=0 does not guarantee an inflection. An inflection needs a change in concavity.