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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the maximum number of relative extrema contained in the graph of this function? f(x)=3x⁵-x³+4x-2

Directrix (directrix):

0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To find the maximum number of relative extrema work out the derivative, set to 0 and solve. f(x)=3x⁵-x³+4x-2 f'(x)=15x^4-3x^2+4 15x^4-3x^2+4=0 has no real roots. So the answer is 0.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no the answer is 2

OpenStudy (cutiecomittee123):

is the answer really 2

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