f(x)  =  xe^-x , where  x ∈ [0, 10] Determine where the function is decreasing and increasing. Find all local maxima and minima. Does it have absolute (global) maxima / minima? Determine where f (x) curves up and down. Also find any turning points.

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f(x)  =  xe^-x , where  x ∈ [0, 10]

  1. Determine where the function is decreasing and increasing.
  2. Find all local maxima and minima. Does it have absolute (global) maxima / minima?
  3. Determine where f (x) curves up and down. Also find any turning points.
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