AP Calculus ABeasymcq1 pt

A relative maximum occurs where f'(x) changes from:

A.Zero to undefined

B.Positive to negative

C.Positive to zero

D.Negative to positive

Explanation

Core Concept

A relative maximum occurs when f'(x) changes from positive to negative—the function increases to the point and then decreases after it. This is the First Derivative Test.

Correct Answer

BPositive to negative

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