True, this is because if f'(x) is at a local minimum or local maximum then f''(x) = 0. Also this means that f''(x) is going from positive to negative or negative to positive which indicates that a point of inflection has occurred.
Hayley N.
asked 03/15/21When does a point of inflection occurs?
When the value of the slope of the tangent to a function is (locally) at a maximum or minimum value, a point of inflection occurs. is that true or false?
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