College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Exercise Set 2.2 - Page 242: 101

Answer

When x=b, the y value of the function is at its peak for the interval. This is known as a relative maxima.

Work Step by Step

If a function is increasing to the left of a point and decreasing to the right of a point then the point is a peak of the function known as a relative maxima.
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