Second Derivative Test Failure

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Second Derivative Test Failure

If:

$$f'(c)=0$$

and:

$$f''(c)=0$$

the second derivative test is inconclusive.

Usage

- Another method, usually the first derivative test or higher derivative test, must be used.

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