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sam4211

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Cubic Equation Solve for Infelction Point

Let f (x) =x^3+bx^2+c. Find all the values of b and c such that f has an inflection point and then determine its location.

Can anyone help me solve this equation, as required?

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Alg Num Theory

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Re: Cubic Equation Solve for Infelction Point

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This is a linear equation involving b only and so should be solvable for all values of b. The cubic function itself should also have inflection points for all values of the constant c since this only determines the height of the curve relative to the x-axis, not its shape.

Last edited by Alg Num Theory (2017-12-01 23:49:46)

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