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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the lcoal min and max values of the function. f(x)= 2x^3+15x^2-36x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got this so far: f '(x)= 6x^2+30x-36, then I set it to zero x=2,3

zepdrix (zepdrix):

+10x for the middle term, ya?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oops I mean 15x^2, sorry about that!

zepdrix (zepdrix):

\[\Large\rm 0=6x^2+30x-36\]Divide a 6 out of everything,\[\Large\rm0=x^2+5x-6\]Hmm your solutions look a little off. I think it factors differently.

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Not 2 and 3, try the other factors of 6 :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oops! It's x= -6 and 1

zepdrix (zepdrix):

Ya there we go!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks @zepdrix ! I got it from here. Stupid me on factoring the equation wrong :/

zepdrix (zepdrix):

cool c:

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