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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Determine all values of x, (if any) at which the graph of the function has a horizontal tangent. Y(x)=x^3+12x^2+8

OpenStudy (aum):

Find the derivative, set it to zero and solve for x. Derivative gives the slope. Since horizontal tangents have zero slope we set the derivative to zero and solve for x.

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