The study of functions and their graphs is a topic that pays special attention within the framework of the school program of high schools. Some foundations of mathematical analysis - differentiation are included in the profile level of the exam in mathematics. Some schoolchildren have problems with this topic, as they confuse the graphics of the function and the derivative, as well as forget algorithms. This article will consider the main types of tasks and how to solve them.
The mathematical function is a special equation. It establishes the relationship between numbers. The function depends on the value of the argument.
The value of the function is calculated according to a given formula. To do this, substitute any argument, which corresponds to the area of \u200b\u200bpermissible values, in this formula in place and perform the necessary mathematical operations. What kind?
The graphic image of the dependency function from the argument is called a function graph. It is built on a plane with a specific unit segment, where the value of the variable, or the argument is deployed along the horizontal axis of the abscissa, and according to the vertical axis of the ordinate - the function corresponding to it.
The greater the value of the argument, the point itself it lies on the chart. And the larger the value of the function itself, the higher the point is.
What does it say about? The smallest value of the function will be the point that lies below the entire schedule. In order to find it on the segment of the graph, you need:
1) Find and note the ends of this segment.
2) Visually determine which point on this segment lies below all.
3) In response to write down its numeric value, which can be determined by sprocating the point on the ordinate axis.
However, when solving tasks, a schedule is sometimes given a function, but its derivative. In order to accidentally not allow a stupid error, it is better to carefully read the conditions, since it depends on it, where you need to look for extremum points.
So, the derivative is an instantaneous increase in the function. According to the geometrical definition, the derivative corresponds to the angular coefficient of tangential, which is directly carried out to this point.
It is known that at the extremum points tangency parallel to the OX axis. This means that its angular coefficient is 0.
From this we can conclude that at extremum points the derivative lies on the abscissa axis or turns into zero. But besides, at these points, the function changes its direction. That is, after a period of increasing, it starts to decrease, and the derivative, respectively, is replaced with a positive to negative. Or vice versa.
If a derivative of positive becomes negative - this is a maximum point. If the negative becomes positive - the minimum point.
Important: If the task requires a minimum or maximum point, then in response, the corresponding value along the abscissa axis should be written. But if you want to find the value of the function, then you first need to substitute the corresponding value of the argument to the function and calculate it.
The considered examples are mainly related to the task at number 7 of the exam, which implies work with a graph derivative or primitive. But the task is 12 EGE - to find the smallest value of the function on the segment (sometimes the largest) - performed without any drawings and requires basic skills of mathematical analysis.
To fulfill it, you need to be able to find the points of extremum using a derivative. The algorithm of their location is:
To do this, it is necessary to draw the scheme and on the resulting intervals to determine the signs of the derivative, substituting the numbers belonging to the segments in the derivative. If, when solving the equation, you received the roots of double multiplicity - these are points of inflection.
However, by completing all these actions, we will find the values \u200b\u200bof the minimum points and the maximum along the abscissa axis. But how to find the smallest value of the function on the segment?
What needs to be done in order to find a function that matches the function at a specific point? It is necessary to substitute the value of the argument into this formula.
The minimum and maximum points correspond to the smallest and greatest value of the function on the segment. So, to find the value of the function, you need to calculate the function using the obtained x.
Important! If the task requires a minimum or maximum point, then in response to write the corresponding value along the abscissa axis. But if you need to find the value of the function, you must first substitute the corresponding value of the argument to the function and perform the necessary mathematical operations.
But how to find the smallest value of the function on the segment on which there are no extremum points?
This means that on it, the function monotonously decreases or increases. Then the function needs to substitute the value of the extreme points of this segment. There are two ways.
1) Calculating the derivative and gaps on which it is positive or negative, to conclude that the function decreases on this segment or increases.
In accordance with them, substitute a larger or less argument value.
2) Just substitute both points into the function and compare the obtained function values.
As a rule, in the tasks of the exam still need to find a derivative. There is only a couple of exceptions.
1) Parabola.
The top of Parabola is located according to the formula.
If A.< 0, то ветви параболы направлены вниз. И ее вершина является точкой максимума.
If a\u003e 0, then the parabola branches are directed upwards, the top is the minimum point.
Having calculated the point of the pearabela vertex, it is necessary to substitute its value to the function and calculate the corresponding function value.
2) Y \u003d TG X function. Or y \u003d CTG x.
These functions are monotonously increasing. Therefore, the greater the value of the argument, the greater the value of the function itself. Next, we will look at how to find the largest and smallest value of the function on the segment with examples.
Task: The greatest or smallest value of the function. Example on the chart.
In the figure you see a graph of the derivative function F (x) on the interval [-6; 6]. At what point is the segment [-3; 3] F (x) takes the smallest value?
So, to begin with, select the specified segment. On it, the function once takes a zero value and changes its mark - this is an extremum point. Since the derivative of the negative becomes positive, it means that the point is minimum function. This point corresponds to the value of the argument 2.
We continue to consider examples. Task: Find the greatest and smallest value of the function on the segment.
Find the smallest value of the function y \u003d (x - 8) E X-7 on the segment.
1. Take a derived from a complex function.
y "(x) \u003d (x - 8) e x-7 \u003d (x - 8)" (E X-7) + (x - 8) (E X-7) "\u003d 1 * (E X-7) + (x - 8) (E X-7) \u003d (1 + x - 8) (E x-7) \u003d (x - 7) (E X-7)
2. To equate the resulting derivative to zero and solve the equation.
(x - 7) (E X-7) \u003d 0
x - 7 \u003d 0, or e x-7 \u003d 0
x \u003d 7; E X-7 ≠ 0, no roots
3. Substitute the value of the extreme points, as well as the roots of the equation.
y (6) \u003d (6 - 8) E 6-7 \u003d -2E -1
y (7) \u003d (7 - 8) E 7-7 \u003d -1 * E 0 \u003d -1 * 1 \u003d -1
y (8) \u003d (8 - 8) E 8-7 \u003d 0 * E 1 \u003d 0
So, in this article, the main theory was considered on how to find the smallest value of the function on the segment required to successfully solve the tasks of the EGE on profile mathematics. Also, elements of mathematical analysis are used in solving tasks from the part from the exam, but obviously, they represent a different level of complexity, and their solutions algorithms are difficult to fit into the framework of one material.
Let's see how to explore the function using the graph. It turns out that looked at the schedule, you can find out everything that interests us, namely:
Clarify terminology:
Abscissa - This is the horizontal point coordinate.
Ordinate - vertical coordinate.
Axis abscissa - horizontal axis, most often called the axis.
Axis ordinate - Vertical axis, or axis.
Argument - An independent variable on which the values \u200b\u200bof the function depend. Most often is indicated.
In other words, we ourselves choose, substitute the function in the formula and get.
Domain Functions are a set of those (and only those) of the values \u200b\u200bof the argument, in which the function exists.
Designated: or.
In our figure, the field definition area is a segment. It is on this segment that a function is drawn. Only here this function exists.
Function values \u200b\u200barea - This is a set of values \u200b\u200bthat take the variable. In our figure it is a segment - from the lowest to the highest value.
Zero function - Points where the value of the function is zero, that is. On our drawing is points and.
The values \u200b\u200bof the function are positive where . In our drawing, these are gaps and.
The values \u200b\u200bof the function are negative where . We have this gap (or interval) from to.
The most important concepts - ascending and decrease of function At some set. You can take a segment, interval, integration of the gaps or the entire numerical direct.
Function increases
In other words, the more, the more, that is, the schedule goes to the right and up.
Function decrease On the set, if for any and owned by the set, the inequality follows inequality.
For decreasing function, a greater value corresponds to a smaller value. The schedule goes to the right and down.
In our figure, the function increases on the interval and decreases at intervals and.
We define what maximum point and minimum function.
Maximum point - This is the inner point of the definition area, such that the value of the function in it is greater than in all the points close to it.
In other words, the maximum point is such a point, the value of the function in which morethan in the neighboring. This is a local "holmik" on the chart.
In our drawing - the point of the maximum.
Point of minimum - the inner point of the definition area, such that the value of the function in it is less than in all the points close to it.
That is, a minimum point is such that the value of the function in it is less than in the neighboring. On the schedule it is a local "fossa".
In our drawing - a minimum point.
Point is a boundary. It is not an internal point of the definition area and therefore does not suit the definition of a maximum point. After all, she has no neighbors on the left. Similarly, on our schedule there can be no point of minimum.
Maximum and minimum points are called points of extremum function. In our case, it is.
And what to do if you need to find, for example, minimum function On the segment? In this case, the answer :. Because minimum function - This is its value at a minimum point.
Similarly, the maximum of our function is equal. It is achieved at the point.
It can be said that the extremes of the function are equal and.
Sometimes in tasks you need to find the greatest and smallest values \u200b\u200bof the function On a given segment. They do not necessarily coincide with extremes.
In our case the smallest meaning of the function On the segment equals and coincides with the minimum function. But its greatest value on this segment is equal. It is achieved in the left end of the segment.
In any case, the largest and smallest values \u200b\u200bof the continuous function on the segment are achieved either at extremum points, or at the ends of the segment.
The standard algorithm for solving such tasks implies after finding the zeros of the function, determining the signs of the derivative on the intervals. Then the calculation of the values \u200b\u200bat the found points of the maximum (or a minimum) and on the interval boundary, depending on which the question is in the condition.
I advise you to do a little differently. Why? Wrote about it.
I propose to solve such tasks as follows:
1. Find a derivative.
2. Find zeros derivative.
3. Determine which of them belong to this interval.
4. Calculate the values \u200b\u200bof the function at the interval boundaries and points of claim 3.
5. We conclude (responding to the question).
During the solution of the examples presented, the solution of square equations is not considered in detail, it should be able to do. Also should know.
Consider examples:
77422. Locate the greatest value of the function y \u003d x 3 -3x + 4 on the segment [-2; 0].
We find zeros derivative:
The interval specified in the condition belongs to the point x \u003d -1.
Calculate the values \u200b\u200bof the function at points -2, -1 and 0:
The greatest value of the function is 6.
Answer: 6.
77425. Find the smallest value of the function y \u003d x 3 - 3x 2 + 2 on the segment.
Find a derivative of a given function:
We find zeros derivative:
The interval specified in the condition belongs to the point x \u003d 2.
Calculate the values \u200b\u200bof the function at points 1, 2 and 4:
The smallest function value is -2.
Answer: -2.
77426. Locate the greatest value of the function y \u003d x 3 - 6x 2 on the segment [-3; 3].
Find a derivative of a given function:
We find zeros derivative:
The interval specified in the condition belongs point x \u003d 0.
Calculate the values \u200b\u200bof the function at points -3, 0 and 3:
The smallest function value is 0.
Answer: 0.
77429. Find the smallest value of the function y \u003d x 3 - 2x 2 + x +3 on the segment.
Find a derivative of a given function:
3x 2 - 4x + 1 \u003d 0
We obtain the roots: x 1 \u003d 1 x 1 \u003d 1/3.
The interval specified in the condition belongs only x \u003d 1.
Find the values \u200b\u200bof the function at points 1 and 4:
Received that the smallest function value is 3.
Answer: 3.
77430. Find the highest value of the function y \u003d x 3 + 2x 2 + x + 3 on the segment [- 4; -one].
Find a derivative of a given function:
We will find the derivative of the derivative, solve the square equation:
3x 2 + 4x + 1 \u003d 0
We get roots:
The interval specified in the condition owns the root x \u003d -1.
We find the values \u200b\u200bof the function at points -4, -1, -1/3 and 1:
Received that the greatest value of the function is 3.
Answer: 3.
77433. Find the smallest value of the function y \u003d x 3 - x 2 - 40x +3 on the segment.
Find a derivative of a given function:
We will find the derivative of the derivative, solve the square equation:
3x 2 - 2x - 40 \u003d 0
We get roots:
The interval specified in the condition owns the root x \u003d 4.
We find the values \u200b\u200bof the function at points 0 and 4:
Received that the smallest function value is -109.
Answer: -109
Consider a method for determining the greatest and smallest values \u200b\u200bof the functions without a derivative. This approach can be used if you have big problems with the definition of the derivative. The principle is simple - to the function we substitute all the integers from the interval (the fact is that in all such prototypes the answer is an integer).
77437. Find the smallest value of the function y \u003d 7 + 12x-x 3 on the segment [-2; 2].
We substitute the points from -2 to 2: Watch the decision
77434. Locate the greatest value of the function y \u003d x 3 + 2x 2 - 4x + 4 on the segment [-2; 0].
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Dana function, defined and continuous at some interval. It is required to find the largest (smallest) value of the function at this interval.
Theoretical basis.
Theorem (second Weierstrass theorem):
If the function is determined and continuous in a closed gap, then it reaches its largest and smallest values.
The function can reach its largest and smallest values \u200b\u200bor at the inner points of the gap, or on its borders. We will illustrate all possible options.
Explanation:
1) The function reaches its greatest value on the left border of the gap at the point, and its smallest value on the right border of the gap at the point.
2) The function reaches its highest value at the point (this is a maximum point), and its smallest value on the right border of the gap at the point.
3) The function reaches its highest value on the left border of the gap at the point, and its smallest value at the point (this is a minimum point).
4) The function is constant at the interval, i.e. It reaches its minimum and maximum value at any point of the gap, and the minimum and maximum values \u200b\u200bare equal to each other.
5) The function reaches its highest value at the point, and its smallest point value (despite the fact that the function has at this gap as maximum and at least).
6) The function reaches its highest value at the point (this is a maximum point), and its smallest value at the point (this is a minimum point).
Comment:
"Maximum" and "Maximum meaning" - different things. This follows from the determination of the maximum and intuitive understanding of the phrase "maximum meaning."
Algorithm for solving problems 2.
4) Choose from the most values \u200b\u200bof the largest (smallest) and write down the answer.
Example 4:
Determine the greatest and smallest function On the segment.
Decision:
1) Find a derived function.
2) Find stationary points (and points, suspicious to extremum), solving the equation. Pay attention to points in which there is no two-sided finite derivative.
3) Calculate the values \u200b\u200bof the function in stationary points and on the interval boundaries.
4) Choose from the most values \u200b\u200bof the largest (smallest) and write down the answer.
The function on this segment reaches its highest value at the point with coordinates.
The function on this segment reaches its smallest value at the point with coordinates.
In the correctness of the calculations, you can make sure to look at the schedule of the function under study.
Comment: The greatest value reaches the maximum at the point, and the smallest is on the cut border.
Private case.
Suppose you need to find the most and minimum value of some function on the segment. After the first point of the algorithm, i.e. The calculation of the derivative becomes clear that, for example, it takes only negative values \u200b\u200bon the entire segment under consideration. Remember that if the derivative is negative, then the function decreases. Received that the function decreases on the whole segment. This situation is displayed in graph number 1 at the beginning of the article.
On the segment, the function decreases, i.e. She has no extremes. From the picture you can see that the smallest value of the function will take on the right border of the segment, and the greatest value is on the left. If the derivative on the segment is positive everywhere, then the function increases. The smallest meaning is on the left border of the segment, the greatest - on the right.