Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider the function f(x)=x5−5x3f(x)=x^{5}-5x^{3}. At x=0x=0, we have f′(0)=0f'(0)=0 and f′′(0)=0f''(0)=0. Which of the following best describes the point x=0x=0? a) Information insufficient to decide b) Local maximum c) Neither maximum nor minimum (point of inflection) d) Local minimum

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