Calculus 10th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1-28505-709-0
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-709-5

Chapter 3 - Applications of Differentiation - 3.2 Exercises - Page 176: 74

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

No information was given about the nature of $f(x)$ and hence if $f(x)$ is not continuous over the interval, it does not necessarily have $2$ horizontal tangent lines. For example $\tan{x}$ has infinitely many x-intercepts but no horizontal tangents lines since $\tan{x}$ is not continuous at $x=\frac{k}{2}\pi$ where $ k$ is any integer.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.