F' Graph Stations

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Station 1: Using 𝑓 ′ graphs

Use the graph of 𝑓′(𝑥) below to answer the given questions. 𝑓′(𝑥) has a relative maximum at
x = -1 and a relative minimum at x = 2. Be sure to give a reason for your answer!

1. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) increasing? Explain your reasoning.

2. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a relative maximum? Explain your reasoning.

3. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) concave up? Explain your reasoning.

4. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a point of inflection? Explain your reasoning.

Created by Bryan Passwater University of Notre Dame bpasswat@nd.edu


Station 2: Using 𝑓 ′ graphs

Use the graph of 𝑓′(𝑥) below to answer the given questions. 𝑓′(𝑥) has a relative minimum at
x = 0.5. Be sure to give a reason for your answer!

1. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) decreasing? Explain your reasoning.

2. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a relative minimum? Explain your reasoning.

3. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) concave down? Explain your reasoning.

4. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a point of inflection? Explain your reasoning.

Created by Bryan Passwater University of Notre Dame bpasswat@nd.edu


Station 3: Using 𝑓 ′ graphs

Use the graph of 𝑓′(𝑥) below to answer the given questions. Be sure to give a reason for your
answer!

1. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) increasing? Explain your reasoning.

2. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a relative minimum? Explain your reasoning.

3. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) concave up? Explain your reasoning.

4. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a point of inflection? Explain your reasoning.

Created by Bryan Passwater University of Notre Dame bpasswat@nd.edu


Station 4: Using 𝑓 ′ graphs

Use the graph of 𝑓′(𝑥) below to answer the given questions. 𝑓′(𝑥) has a relative maximum at
x = 1. Be sure to give a reason for your answer!

1. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) decreasing? Explain your reasoning.

2. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a relative maximum? Explain your reasoning.

3. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) concave down? Explain your reasoning.

4. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a point of inflection? Explain your reasoning.

Created by Bryan Passwater University of Notre Dame bpasswat@nd.edu


Station 5: Using 𝑓 ′ graphs

Use the graph of 𝑓′(𝑥) below to answer the given questions. Be sure to give a reason for your
answer!

1. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) increasing? Explain your reasoning.

2. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a relative minimum? Explain your reasoning.

3. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) concave up? Explain your reasoning.

4. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) concave down? Explain your reasoning.

Created by Bryan Passwater University of Notre Dame bpasswat@nd.edu


Station 6: Using 𝑓 ′ graphs

Use the graph of 𝑓′(𝑥) below to answer the given questions. Be sure to give a reason for your
answer!

1. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) decreasing? Explain your reasoning.

2. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a relative minimum? Explain your reasoning.

3. On what interval(s) is 𝑓(𝑥) concave down? Explain your reasoning.

4. At what x-value(s) does 𝑓(𝑥) have a point of inflection? Explain your reasoning.

Created by Bryan Passwater University of Notre Dame bpasswat@nd.edu

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