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Maxima & Minima · Question 21 of 80

Question 21

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What are the critical points of f(x)=2x3−9x2+12x+3f(x) = 2 x^{3} - 9 x^{2} + 12 x + 3?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B

Correct answer: B

Explanation

  1. Critical points are where f′(x)=0f'(x) = 0: f′(x)=6(x−2)(x−1)f'(x) = 6 \left(x - 2\right) \left(x - 1\right).

  2. So x=1,2x = 1, 2.

Worth noting

Reading the roots off the factors with the signs flipped is the usual slip.

Concept
Finding critical points
Typical time
90 s
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The rule this testsLocal extrema and the first derivative test
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