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![### Calculus-Based Graphing of a Polynomial Function
To understand the behavior of the following polynomial function, you will sketch its graph using calculus principles. This exercise will help you answer the next four questions.
\[ y = \frac{x^3}{3} + \frac{x^2}{2} - 6x + 4 \]
#### Key Steps:
1. **Find the First Derivative (\( y' \))**
- The first derivative provides information about the slope of the function, and it helps identify critical points (maximums, minimums, and points of inflection).
2. **Find the Second Derivative (\( y'' \))**
- The second derivative gives information on the concavity of the function and helps determine the nature of critical points.
3. **Determine Critical Points**
- Set the first derivative equal to zero to find critical points. These can indicate where the function has local maxima and minima.
4. **Analyze Concavity and Points of Inflection**
- Use the second derivative to determine intervals where the function is concave up or down. Points where the concavity changes are called points of inflection.
5. **Sketch the Graph**
- Use the critical points, points of inflection, and the behavior at infinity to sketch the graph accurately.
Use this sketch to answer subsequent questions about the function's behavior and properties.
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Note: Please proceed with the detailed calculations and graph sketching based on the derivative results for a comprehensive understanding.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F6c88b4b6-4152-4350-b43c-eadd21488152%2F35537ac0-168c-469e-b9c4-ee01d1a5d8ce%2Fkpknb1_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Calculus-Based Graphing of a Polynomial Function
To understand the behavior of the following polynomial function, you will sketch its graph using calculus principles. This exercise will help you answer the next four questions.
\[ y = \frac{x^3}{3} + \frac{x^2}{2} - 6x + 4 \]
#### Key Steps:
1. **Find the First Derivative (\( y' \))**
- The first derivative provides information about the slope of the function, and it helps identify critical points (maximums, minimums, and points of inflection).
2. **Find the Second Derivative (\( y'' \))**
- The second derivative gives information on the concavity of the function and helps determine the nature of critical points.
3. **Determine Critical Points**
- Set the first derivative equal to zero to find critical points. These can indicate where the function has local maxima and minima.
4. **Analyze Concavity and Points of Inflection**
- Use the second derivative to determine intervals where the function is concave up or down. Points where the concavity changes are called points of inflection.
5. **Sketch the Graph**
- Use the critical points, points of inflection, and the behavior at infinity to sketch the graph accurately.
Use this sketch to answer subsequent questions about the function's behavior and properties.
---
Note: Please proceed with the detailed calculations and graph sketching based on the derivative results for a comprehensive understanding.
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