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The image shows mathematical problems requiring the calculation of maximum and minimum values of various functions using the derivative approach (specifically, using the slope of the tangent line to determine the solution).

Here's a breakdown of the tasks presented:

### 1. **Maximization Problems:**
   The first part asks to find the **maximum values** of the following equations:
   
   a) 
   - \( y = -x^4 + 1 \)
   - \( y = -2x^4 + 4x \)
   - \( y = -3x^4 + 6x + 1 \)
   
   b) 
   - \( y = -x^3 - 4 \)
   - \( y = -x^3 - 2x - 1 \)
   - \( y = -5x^3 - 10x + 2 \)

### 2. **Minimization Problems:**
   The second part asks to find the **minimum values** of the following equations:
   
   a)
   - \( y = x^4 + 10x + 25 \)
   - \( y = 4x^4 - 1 \)
   - \( y = 3x^4 + 12x + 1 \)
   
   b)
   - \( y = x^3 - x - 2 \)
   - \( y = 2x^3 + 8x - 3 \)
   - \( y = x^4 - 9 \)

To solve these problems, the steps are:

1. **Differentiate** the function to find the derivative.
2. **Set the derivative equal to zero** to find critical points.
3. Use the second derivative test or analyze the sign changes in the first derivative to determine whether the critical points correspond to a maximum or minimum.

Would you like to start with a specific function? Let me know if you'd like detailed steps for one of the problems, or if you'd like an overview of how to approach these types of problems! 

Here are 5 related questions to think about:
1. What is the significance of critical points in finding maxima and minima?
2. How do you apply the second derivative test to confirm maxima or minima?
3. Why are cubic and quartic functions used here instead of quadratic functions?
4. What happens when the second derivative is zero at a critical point?
5. Can a function have more than one maximum or minimum?

**Tip:** Always double-check your critical points by analyzing the derivative's sign change!

Determina el valor máximo o mínimo solicitado para las ecuaciones dadas. Usa la pendiente de la recta tangente para determinar la solución.

Learn how to determine the maximum and minimum values of polynomial functions using the first and second derivative tests. This problem set covers cubic and quartic equations, applying calculus concepts to find critical points and classify them.

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