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points of inflexion/horizontal inflexion (1 Viewer)

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I'm so confused with inflection and horizontal inflection
are they the same thing?
what is the best way to see if there is a horizontal inflection. by using the first derivative,with the test of turning points
or the second derivative, with the test for concavity?
 

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A point of inflexion is a point where there is a change in concavity on either side of the point. A horizontal point of inflexion is a special type of point of inflexion where the point also has a horizontal slope on the curve.
 

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Algebraically, a normal point of inflexion just satisfies y''=0 whereas a horizontal point of inflexion satisfies that AND y'=0.
 

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