Textbook Question
Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.
a. F(x) = x³ - 4x + 100 and G(x) = x³ - 4x - 100 are antiderivatives of the same function.
Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Functions210
- Ch. 2 - Limits371
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives633
- Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative412
- Ch. 5 - Integration328
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Integration331
- Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions177
- Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques394
- Ch. 9 - Differential Equations179
- Ch. 10 - Sequences and Infinite Series339
- Ch. 11 - Power Series218
- Ch.12 - Parametric and Polar Curves215
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.4.78a
{Use of Tech} Elliptic curves The equation y² = x³ - ax + 3, where a is a parameter, defines a well-known family of elliptic curves.
a. Plot a graph of the curve when a = 3.
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Understand the equation of the elliptic curve: The given equation is y² = x³ - ax + 3, where 'a' is a parameter. For this problem, we need to consider the case when a = 3.
Substitute the value of 'a' into the equation: Replace 'a' with 3 in the equation to get y² = x³ - 3x + 3.
Choose a range of x-values: To plot the graph, select a range of x-values. A common choice might be from -5 to 5, but you can adjust this range based on the desired detail of the graph.
Calculate corresponding y-values: For each x-value in your chosen range, calculate the corresponding y-values using the equation y² = x³ - 3x + 3. Remember that y can be positive or negative since y² is involved.
Plot the points and sketch the curve: Using the calculated (x, y) pairs, plot these points on a graph. Connect the points smoothly to visualize the elliptic curve. Ensure to consider both positive and negative y-values for each x to capture the full curve.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Elliptic Curves
Elliptic curves are smooth, projective algebraic curves of genus one, equipped with a specified point at infinity. They are defined by equations of the form y² = x³ + ax + b, where the coefficients a and b satisfy certain conditions to ensure the curve has no singular points. These curves have important applications in number theory, cryptography, and complex analysis.
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Graphing Functions
Graphing functions involves plotting points on a coordinate plane to visualize the relationship between variables. For the elliptic curve defined by y² = x³ - ax + 3, one must compute y for various x values, taking care to consider both positive and negative roots of y². This process helps in understanding the shape and properties of the curve.
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Parameter Variation
Parameter variation refers to how changing a parameter in an equation affects the graph of the function. In the case of the elliptic curve y² = x³ - ax + 3, varying the parameter 'a' alters the curve's shape and position. Analyzing these changes is crucial for understanding the family of curves defined by different values of 'a'.
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Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.
a. The function f(x) = √x has a local maximum on the interval [0,∞).
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b. During the flight of the basketball, show that the distance s from the center of the basketball to the front of the hoop is s = √ (x - 17.25)² + ( -(4x² / 81) + x - 2)² (Hint: The diameter of the basketball hoop is 18 inches.)
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Values of related functions Suppose f is differentiable on (-∞,∞) and assume it has a local extreme value at the point x = 2, where f(2) = 0. Let g(x) = xf(x) + 1 and let h(x) = xf(x) + x +1, for all values of x.
a. Evaluate g(2), h(2), g'(2), and h'(2).
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b. Find the time and the displacement when the object reaches its lowest point.
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