Concavity Calculator
Find where a polynomial is concave up or concave down, identify possible inflection points, and see the complete second-derivative process instantly.
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A possible inflection point occurs where f″(x) = 0 and the sign of f″ changes across that x-value.
Frequently asked questions
What does concave up mean?
A function is concave up on an interval when its second derivative is positive. The graph bends upward like a cup.
What does concave down mean?
A function is concave down when its second derivative is negative. The graph bends downward like an upside-down cup.
Is every solution of f″(x)=0 an inflection point?
No. The concavity must actually change from one side of the point to the other.
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