Is the local minimum value of this function 2?

g(x)=x^4-5x^2+4

Question

Is the local minimum value of this function 2?

g(x)=x^4-5x^2+4

anonymous · Answer

I was thinking that minimum value has something to do with exponents?

anonymous · Answer

local minimums deal with the lowest point on a graph

anonymous · Answer

Ohhhhh... Okay than I should be looking for a point?

ganeshie8 · Answer

there will be atmost 3 turning points, as the degree is 4

ganeshie8 · Answer

since the leading coefficient is positive, there will be 2 local minimums.

ganeshie8 · Answer

and 1 local maximum

anonymous · Answer

yes but normally you are only asked for the x value

ganeshie8 · Answer

I think the question asking you about "how many number of local minimum's can be there for the given equaiton'

ganeshie8 · Answer

this is from algebra2/polynomials unit right ?

anonymous · Answer

Nope I'm in a Pre-Calc Class... Sad, I know. I am awful at math.

ganeshie8 · Answer

nope you're good, you're right. 2 is the correct answer. 
the question is about finding 'number of local minimums', not about finding the x/y values

ganeshie8 · Answer

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