Curve Sketching

First Derivative

Let f be continuous on an interval I and differentiable on the interior of I.

If f' (x) > 0 for all x ∈ I , then f is increasing on I.

If f' (x) < 0 for all x ∈ I , then f is decreasing on I.

 

Find out more about curve sketching by reading the explanation below.

Curve Sketching


Practice: Answer the following exercises about curve sketching.

Curve Sketching 1

Curve Sketching 2

Curve Sketching 3

Curve Sketching 4