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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find all critical numbers for the function f(x)=9x^3−27x+4, and then list them (separated by commas) in the box below.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@baldymcgee6 do you have any idea?

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

First, find the derivative of f(x)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

27x^2-27

OpenStudy (baldymcgee6):

Critical points are where f'(c)= 0 or f'(c) does not exist.

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

Now find the values of x that allow f ' (x) to equal zero

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

f ' (x) = 0 The x value(s) that allow f ' (x) = 0 are the critical values

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so -1, and 1

OpenStudy (baldymcgee6):

exactly..

OpenStudy (babyslapmafro):

yea you got it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ah ok thats not to hard was trying it before, and guy that was helping me was telling me something totally different

OpenStudy (baldymcgee6):

I see, just remember its where the derivative does not exist or f'(c)=0 and you're set..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok sounds good thanks both of you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@baldymcgee6 would have given you a medal but he answered first :(

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