Curve/derivative sketching involves analyzing the behavior of a function and its derivative to determine key features such as critical points, inflection points, and concavity.
Critical Points: These are the points on a graph where the derivative is either zero or undefined.
Inflection Points: These are points on a graph where the concavity changes from upward to downward or vice versa.
Concavity: It refers to whether a graph is bending upwards (concave up) or downwards (concave down).
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