28 - Optimization

How do we solve applied maximum and minimum problems?

Practice

Handout

Vocabulary

Optimization

Study Questions

1. What roles do the First Derivative Test and the Second Derivative Test play in solving optimization problems?
2. What general steps can you follow to approach any optimization problem?

Resources

1. APP: Box-with-open-top Applet
2. APP: Fence Optimization Applet
3. APP: Cylinder Surface Area
4. Slide Deck: Lesson-28-Optimization