The function f(x) = C = - 8x² 48x9 has one critical point at x = c. Find it. - Use the second derivative test to determine whether f has a local minimum or maximum at c, or whether the test is inconclusive.

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Section4.2: Derivatives Of Products And Quotients
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The function f(x) =
C =
- 8x² 48x9 has one critical point at x = c. Find it.
-
Use the second derivative test to determine whether f has a local minimum or maximum at c, or
whether the test is inconclusive.
Transcribed Image Text:The function f(x) = C = - 8x² 48x9 has one critical point at x = c. Find it. - Use the second derivative test to determine whether f has a local minimum or maximum at c, or whether the test is inconclusive.
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