Optimisation problems are by far the most important application of differential calculus. In this lesson, we’ll use all the concepts that we have learned previously about extreme values, first and second derivatives in order to find the optimal value of a function. We’ll do that working with multiple real world examples.
Duration: 30 min
Lesson objectives
- Students will apply concepts of first and second derivatives and extreme values in order to find the optimal values of a function
- Students will apply optimisation problems in real world examples
Resources
- Exercise lists
- * Recommended
- Haese AA HL 19B
- Stewart’s Calculus section 4.7
- Videos