Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs - 3.2 Exercises - Page 267: 70

Answer

Local Maximum: 0 Local Minimum: 1 See graph below.

Work Step by Step

Given: $y = (x^2 - 2)^3$ Maximum of five local extrema (degree - 1) The gray dots in the graph represent the intercepts of the function and the local minimum and maximum points. This question asks for the number of local maximums and local minimums present within the graph There is only ONE extrema present in the graph Local Maximum: 0 Local Minimum: 1
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