Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let f(x)=x4−8x3+18x2+1f(x)=x^{4}-8x^{3}+18x^{2}+1, defined for all real numbers. (a) Calculate f′′(x)f''(x). Show all work. (b) Find all real values of xx at which f′′(x)=0f''(x)=0 or f′′(x)f''(x) is undefined. These are the possible points of inflection. (c) For each interval determined by the values found in part (b), determine the sign of f′′(x)f''(x). State the resulting intervals of concavity for ff. (d) Identify all points of inflection of the graph of ff, if any, and justify your answer.

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