Calculus: Early Transcendentals (2nd Edition)

by Briggs, Bill L.; Cochran, Lyle; Gillett, Bernard

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321947347

ISBN 13: 978-0-32194-734-5

Chapter 4 - Applications of the Derivative - 4.1 Maxima and Minima - 4.1 Exercises - Page 242: 6

Answer

A $\textbf{critical point}$ is any point $c$ on the domain of $f$ where $f'(c) = 0$ or $f'(c)$ does not exist

Work Step by Step

This is the definition that we use for $\textbf{critical point}$ in calculus.

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