a.
To find: To find the point of inflection.
a.
Answer to Problem 60E
The point of inflection at
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given function is
Calculation:
The point where the graph of a function has a tangent line and where the concavity change is a point of inflection.
The given function is
The derivative of the function is
The second derivative of the function is
Since
If
Let
The point of inflection is
Test value for
Sign of
b.
To find: To find condition of point of inflection.
b.
Answer to Problem 60E
The condition for the point of inflection is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given function is
Calculation:
The discriminant of
A condition that must be satisfied by the coefficient of the graph of
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