Consider the following function. f(x) = |x2 - 16| (a) Find a formula for f'. if |x| > 0 f'(x) = if |x| < 0 For what values of x is the function not differentiable? (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)

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Consider the following function.
f(x) = |x2 - 16|
(a) Find a formula for f'.
if |x| > 0
f'(x) =
if |x| < 0
For what values of x is the function not differentiable? (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following function. f(x) = |x2 - 16| (a) Find a formula for f'. if |x| > 0 f'(x) = if |x| < 0 For what values of x is the function not differentiable? (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.)
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