Stationary Points FAST - First Derivative Test Breakdown

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In this Fast Track Math lesson, you’ll learn how to find and classify stationary points using derivatives. Stationary points occur where the derivative is zero, and they can represent a local maximum, local minimum, or neither.

📘 In this video, we cover:
✔️ What stationary points are
✔️ How to find stationary points using the first derivative
✔️ How to classify stationary points with a sign test
✔️ Examples of maximums, minimums, and stationary points of inflection
✔️ A challenge problem to test your understanding

This lesson is perfect for Calculus 1, AP Calculus AB, and students who want a fast, clear explanation without unnecessary theory.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:22 What is a stationary point?
00:43 Steps to find stationary point
01:31 Local Maximum, Local Minimum, Points of Inflection
02:04 Example 1
03:58 Example 2
05:23 Example 3
06:32 Challenge Problem


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