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First Derivative Test for Relative Extrema

This subtopic covers how to use sign changes of the first derivative around critical points to classify them as relative maxima, minima, or neither. You will learn to handle all types of critical points, including those with undefined derivatives, for AP Calculus AB exam problems.

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