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**Perform a First Derivative Test on the Function**

Function: \( f(x) = x \sqrt{9 - x^2} \); Interval: \([-3, 3]\).

**Tasks:**

**a.** Locate the critical points of the given function.

**b.** Use the First Derivative Test to locate the local maximum and minimum values.

**c.** Identify the absolute maximum and minimum values of the function on the given interval (when they exist).
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Transcribed Image Text:**Perform a First Derivative Test on the Function** Function: \( f(x) = x \sqrt{9 - x^2} \); Interval: \([-3, 3]\). **Tasks:** **a.** Locate the critical points of the given function. **b.** Use the First Derivative Test to locate the local maximum and minimum values. **c.** Identify the absolute maximum and minimum values of the function on the given interval (when they exist).
**Function Analysis and Derivative Calculation**

**Objective:** Analyze the function \( f(x) = x \sqrt{9 - x^2} \) and calculate its derivative.

**Domain:** \([-3, 3]\)

1. **Function Definition:**
   \[ f(x) = x \sqrt{9 - x^2} \]

2. **Derivative Calculation:**
   - Apply the product rule to find the derivative \( f'(x) \):
   \[
   f'(x) = \left( 1 \cdot \sqrt{9 - x^2} \right) + \left( x \cdot \frac{-x}{\sqrt{9 - x^2}} \right)
   \]

3. **Simplified Derivative:**
   \[
   f'(x) = \frac{-2x^2 + 9}{\sqrt{9 - x^2}}
   \]

4. **Evaluate the Derivative:**
   Solving \( f'(x) = 0 \) gives:
   \[
   0 = \frac{-2x^2 + 9}{\sqrt{9 - x^2}}
   \]

The calculations provided represent a step-by-step application of the product rule to obtain the derivative of the function, simplifying the expression for easier evaluation and analysis. The exploration of \( f'(x) = 0 \) can help identify critical points and analyze the behavior of the function on its defined interval.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Function Analysis and Derivative Calculation** **Objective:** Analyze the function \( f(x) = x \sqrt{9 - x^2} \) and calculate its derivative. **Domain:** \([-3, 3]\) 1. **Function Definition:** \[ f(x) = x \sqrt{9 - x^2} \] 2. **Derivative Calculation:** - Apply the product rule to find the derivative \( f'(x) \): \[ f'(x) = \left( 1 \cdot \sqrt{9 - x^2} \right) + \left( x \cdot \frac{-x}{\sqrt{9 - x^2}} \right) \] 3. **Simplified Derivative:** \[ f'(x) = \frac{-2x^2 + 9}{\sqrt{9 - x^2}} \] 4. **Evaluate the Derivative:** Solving \( f'(x) = 0 \) gives: \[ 0 = \frac{-2x^2 + 9}{\sqrt{9 - x^2}} \] The calculations provided represent a step-by-step application of the product rule to obtain the derivative of the function, simplifying the expression for easier evaluation and analysis. The exploration of \( f'(x) = 0 \) can help identify critical points and analyze the behavior of the function on its defined interval.
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