Maths with Lemon

Optimization

"What is mathematics? It is only a systematic effort of solving puzzles posed by nature."

Shakuntala Devi

Optimization and rate of change

What you have to know:

The derivatives of all known functions.
(If not, check this lesson)
Recognize all the basic functions.
You must be able to manipulate exponential expressions.
(If not, check this lesson)
You must be able to manipulate logarithmic expressions.
(If not, check this lesson)

Key Points

1. Watch the video:

2. Check out this presentation.

3. Watch this video.

Rate of change

What you have to know:

The derivatives of all known functions.
(If not, check this lesson)

Key Points

1. Watch the video:

2. IB exam question. Watch this video.

3. Check this website to see an example of rate of change in logistic and exponential models: Link.

Extra

Material and references:

Hodder Book HL: 10D, 10E

Pearson HL: 13.4, 13.5

Key Points

1. Watch the video:

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