Consider the function
a. Graph g(x) for x [-5,5].
Also, graph this function for x
[1.9,3] to observe behavior near one of the x-intercepts. Find all
x- and y-intercepts (to at least
4 significant figures).
b. Find the derivative of g(x) and write it in your Lab
report. Graph g'(x) for x
[-5,5] and x
[1.9,3].
Find the points (x and y values) where the maximum
and minimum values of g occur. (Note that there are 3 extrema.)
c. Find the second derivative of g(x). Determine when it is zero, which is where points of inflection occur. Find all points of inflection (x and y values) for this function. (There are 4 of them.)
d. Is this function odd, even, or neither?