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This guide covers optimization problems using differentiation. It explains what optimization problems are, outlines steps to solve them (involving derivatives, constraints, and the second derivative test), provides a worked example, practice questions, and a glossary of key terms like critical point. It also includes exam strategies and real-world applications.
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Which of the following scenarios could be solved using optimization techniques? 🚀
Finding the average speed of a car
Maximizing the area of a garden with a fixed amount of fencing
Calculating the total cost of items
Determining the current temperature