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Kai
Kai

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Having trouble with this question.
For part (a),
When they mean maximum and minimum, it implies that we have to set dy/dx = 0 right?
I cant seem to solve dy/dx = 0..
Afterwards, we use the 1st Derivative Test to check whether the value is a max or min?

For part (b),
Im assuming we have to use d2y/dx2 = 0? As we are looking at the rate of the decrease and it is neither speeding up nor slowing down.

Thank you

Date Posted: 4 years ago
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Eric Nicholas K
Eric Nicholas K
4 years ago
Should be yes. A constant decrease in the population means a fixed change in its derivative dy/dx, so ITS derivative d2y/dx2, which measures the gradient of dy/dx, must be zero.
J
J
4 years ago
Yes. If the decrease is neither slowing down or speeding up, the decrease is constant. I.e dy/dx = constant.

Since dy/dx is a constant, then d²y/dx² = 0
Nalin Sharma
Nalin Sharma
4 years ago
Even though your intuition is correct here, I don't think this question is solvable without the use of a Graphics Display Calculator, which should be allowed at the H2 level. Simply sketch the graph given as 'y' and find maxima and minima points, or use numSolve if your calculator has that feature. However, do let me know if you are not permitted to use the GDC in your examinations.

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First devivative test
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