Use a Graphing Utility to Locate the Value of X

question 370

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to locate the value of x where f(x) = x⁴ - x + 6 has an absolute minimum, if it exists.

• A) 1
• C) 0
• D) None exists
• E) -6

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Paradox

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