Carlos Miguel M.

asked • 11/25/22

differential calculus (pls help) rush

Determine the coefficients a, b, c, etc. so that the curve will satisfy the stipulated condition.

make the curve y = ax^4+bx^3+cx^2+dx+e pass though the points (1, 9) and have critical points at (0, 0) and (-1, -1).



Doug C.

Substitute the coordinates of the points (1,9),(0,0),(-1,-1) into the function definition to get 3 equations with 5 unknowns. Substitute the x-coordinates of (0,0) and (-1,-1) into the first derivative setting the result equal to zero (critical numbers). Now you have 5 equations and 5 unknowns. Solve the system. You will quickly realize that e = 0 and d=0, so really 3 equations with 3 unknowns.
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