Question

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

Answer 1

@jim_thompson5910

Answer 2

are you in calculus class?

Answer 3

pre cal

Answer 4

ok so you are best off graphing this. I would use something like desmos

https://www.desmos.com/calculator

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

do you see what I mean?

Answer 8

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