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OpenStudy (cookiimonster627):

what is the local maximum vale of the function? g(x)= x^3+5x^2-17x-21

OpenStudy (cookiimonster627):

@jim_thompson5910

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

are you in calculus class?

OpenStudy (cookiimonster627):

pre cal

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

ok so you are best off graphing this. I would use something like desmos https://www.desmos.com/calculator

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

type in x^3+5x^2-17x-21, then you can click on the point that corresponds to the local max

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you may have to zoom out until you see the 2 turning points

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

do you see what I mean?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

https://www.desmos.com/calculator/2ylzoxw5z0

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