A Function of One Argument Is Minimized When the First

question 9

Multiple Choice

A function of one argument is minimized when the first derivative is:

• A) zero and the second derivative is positive.
• B) positive and the second derivative is negative.
• C) zero and the second derivative is negative.
• D) negative and the second derivative is positive.
• E) zero and the second derivative is zero.

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