We have a function f that's defined by f(x)=excosx, where the domain is [0,2π] and we need to find the x-coordinate of each point of inflection.
I found the first derivative to be f′(x)=ex(cosx−sinx) by using the product rule and then pulling out the e^x from both factors.
I found the second derivative to be f″(x)=−2exsinx by using the product rule again from the result of the first derivative, again pulling out the e^x. The +cosx cancelled with the -cosx and the two -sinx combined.
I set the 2nd derivative equal to 0 to get x=0,π which in theory should be my points of inflection. However, 0 is an endpoint.
Can an endpoint be a point of inflection??
Also, if anyone reading this could check my work, I would be very appreciative. Thanks.
Your works looks right. As for your question, you should not include endpoints as points of inflection.