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Writing to Learn Let f(x)=(x-2)^2 / 3 (a) Does f^'(2) exist?...

Writing to Learn Let $f(x)=(x-2)^{2 / 3}$
(a) Does $f^{\prime}(2)$ exist?
(b) Show that the only local extreme value of $f$ occurs at $x=2$ .
(c) Does the result in (b) contradict the Extreme Value Theorem?
(d) Repeat parts (a) and (b) for $f(x)=(x-a)^{2 / 3}$ , replacing 2 by $a$ .

Key Concepts

Function Translation

Translating a function – that is, replacing the variable with a shifted version – changes the location of critical points and features like extrema without affecting the underlying behavior of the function. This generalization technique allows results obtained for a specific point to be applied to a similar point in a more general family of functions.

Extreme Value Theorem

This theorem guarantees that a continuous function over a closed and bounded interval attains both its maximum and minimum values. It is a foundational concept in analysis that serves to validate the existence of extreme values even in cases where the derivative test is inconclusive or fails due to non-differentiability at certain points.

Differentiability at a Point

This concept assesses whether a function has a defined tangent (or finite derivative) at a specific point. A function may be continuous at that point yet not differentiable if, for example, it has a sharp corner or cusp. In problems involving fractional exponents, the behavior of the derivative near such points is critical for determining differentiability.

Local Extremum

Local extrema refer to points at which a function achieves a value higher or lower than all nearby function values. Even when the derivative is not defined at a candidate point, the analysis of the surrounding function behavior can reveal a local minimum or maximum, requiring a broader view beyond merely checking where the derivative equals zero.

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