Question

what is the local minimum value of the function? (rounded to the nearest hundredth) g(x)=x^4-5x^2+4

Answer 1

is this for calculus?

Answer 2

pre-cal

Answer 3

Thats easy brah

Answer 4

ok you need to graph it, then use a graphing calculator to determine the local min

there is a "calc" "min" feature

Answer 5

i got -2.19 but im not sure about it

Answer 6

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=plot+x%5E4-5x%5E2%2B4

there are 2 local min

Answer 7

you are close, the exact min = -2.25

Answer 8

awesome thanks :)