Question

f(x)=2x^3 - 24 x + 12 I need to find the critical numbers of this equation but I'm having difficulty breaking it down

Answer 1

its a pretty simple construct; where are you having troubles with it?

Answer 2

I'm just a little confused, do I just do the quadratic formula or what?

Answer 3

critical numbers tends to suggest to me that you need to do a derivative, and find to determine minima and maxima points

Answer 4

oohhh, okay. I completely forgot about the derivative, thanks!

Answer 5

youre welcome, after the derivative, it should turn into a quadratic that can be manipulated :)