SL AA · Calculus

Optimisation using calculus

The 4-step method: define, express in one variable, differentiate + set = 0, verify. SL AA loves geometry-flavoured optimisation (open box, cylinder in a cone).

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Related in Calculus

Differentiation — product, quotient, chain rules
Integration — antiderivatives and definite integrals
Kinematics — displacement, velocity, acceleration

Sibling topic in other IB Maths courses

Optimisation — the 4-step method — SL AI

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