Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let f(x)=x3−6x2+9x+5f(x)=x^{3}-6x^{2}+9x+5 be defined on the closed interval [0,4][0,4]. a. (i) Find f′(x)f'(x) and hence obtain all critical points that lie inside the interval [0,4][0,4]. b. (ii) Classify each critical point obtained in part (i) as a local maximum or a local minimum. c. (iii) Evaluate f(x)f(x) at every critical point and at the endpoints x=0x=0 and x=4x=4. Hence determine the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values of ff on the interval [0,4][0,4], stating the points at which they occur.

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