Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A differentiable function pp is continuous on [1,7][1,7] and satisfies p′(4)=0p'(4)=0 with p′(x)≠0p'(x)\neq 0 for x≠4x\neq 4. In addition, p′′(4)<0p''(4)<0. Which statement about pp at x=4x=4 is most accurate? a) p(4)p(4) is a relative minimum of pp on [1,7][1,7]. b) p(4)p(4) is a relative maximum but need not be the absolute maximum on [1,7][1,7]. c) p(4)p(4) is both a relative maximum and the absolute maximum of pp on [1,7][1,7]. d) x=4x=4 is an inflection point of pp on [1,7][1,7].

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