2.6.3: Optimization Problems
Take notes as you watch this video. Listen to the presentation carefully until you are able to solve optimization problems using derivatives.
Take notes as you watch these videos. Listen to the presentations carefully until you are able to understand and apply optimization of a box both graphically and analytically.
Read this section on optimization. Watch all videos with the section. At the end of the instruction, you should be able solve optimization applications using the first and second derivative tests. Then, complete review questions 1-8 at the bottom of the page. These exercises will provide you with the opportunity to apply concepts of optimization to various problems. The solutions to these problems are located here.
Complete the word problems 22-24. These exercises will provide you with the opportunity to practice each type of derivative word problem. The solution for each problem can be found by clicking on the gray triangle beside each problem.