
Zara F.
asked 01/18/24Struggling on this question, how would I solve this in the most simple way possible?
(No calculator allowed)
Find all of the critical numbers for f(x) = 3sinx - 3xcosx.
A) x = 2kpi for any integer k
B) x = (2k + 1)pi for any integer k
C) x = (2k+1)pi/2 for any integer k
D) x = kpi for any integer k
Edit: I got option D, but I'm not sure if it's correct. Could someone confirm?
Edit 2: Nevermind, I got it correct!
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Mario C. answered 01/19/24
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Mark M. answered 01/18/24
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f(x) = 3sinx - 3xcosx
f'(x) = 3cosx -3(cosx - xsinx) = 3xsinx
Critical points when f'(x) = 0.
3xsinx = 0
x = 0 or sinx = 0
sinx = 0 when x = 0, ±π, ±2π, ±3π, ...
So, x = kπ, where k is any integer.
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Doug C.
FYI, here is one way to confirm on Desmos: desmos.com/calculator/wcho9srhx001/18/24