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 268: 86

Answer

It is not possible, because polynomials are smooth and continuous curves. The region between the two local maxima need to be connected and form a local minimum.

Work Step by Step

see above.
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