math: concavity
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- There can be multiple absolute maxima/minima if there are multiple points that are both highest/lowest.
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- If a function is a horizontal line, the absolute maximum and minimum for $x \in \text{domain} is $y$.
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### Concavity
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!!! definition
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A **point of inflection** on a curve is such that $f´´(x)=0 \text{ or DNE}$ and the signs around the point change (e.g., positive to negative).
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- An interval is **concave up** if it increases from left to right and tangent lines are drawn below the curve, so $f´´(x)>0$. It is shaped like a smile.
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- An interval is **concave down** if it increases from left to right and tangent lines are drawn **above** the curve, and $f´´(x)<0$. It is shaped like a frown.
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Changes in concavity only occur at points of inflection, and their specific points can be identified using the **second derivative test**, which follows many of the same steps as the first derivative test but with the second derivative.
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## Resources
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- [IB Math Analysis and Approaches Syllabus](/resources/g11/ib-math-syllabus.pdf)
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