Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The ellipse 4x2+9y2=364x^{2}+9y^{2}=36 intersects the y-axis at the points A(0,2)A(0,2) and B(0,−2)B(0,-2). Which of the following correctly classifies these two points based on the first and second derivatives of y with respect to x? a) A and B are both local minima. b) A is a local minimum and B is a local maximum. c) A is a local maximum and B is a local minimum. d) A and B are both local maxima.

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