Find (algebraically) the absolute maximum and minimum values of f(x) = (x^2) / (x - 1) on (1, 4), if any, and state where those values occur. If f has no absolute maximum or minimum value, explain why.

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Find (algebraically) the absolute maximum and minimum values of f(x) = (x^2) / (x - 1) on (1, 4), if any, and state where those values occur. If f has no absolute maximum or minimum value, explain why.

Find (algebraically) the absolute maximum and minimum values of f(x) =
on (1,4], if any,
x – 1
and state where those values occur. If f has no absolute maximum or minimum value, explain why.
Transcribed Image Text:Find (algebraically) the absolute maximum and minimum values of f(x) = on (1,4], if any, x – 1 and state where those values occur. If f has no absolute maximum or minimum value, explain why.
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