Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 11 - Section 11.1 - Derivatives of Powers, Sums, and Constant Multiples - Exercises - Page 795: 66

Answer

$x=-\displaystyle \frac{1}{6}$

Work Step by Step

$y=f(x)=-3x^{2}-x \\$ $f^{\prime}(x)=-3(2x)-1=-6x-1 \\$ $f^{\prime}(x)=0$ for ... (solve for x)$\\$ $-6x-1=0 \\$ $-6x=1\\$ $x=-\displaystyle \frac{1}{6}$
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