Use the Graph of the Given Function to Find Any $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 12 x + 2$$

question 277

Multiple Choice

Use the graph of the given function to find any relative maxima and relative minima.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 12 x + 2$$

• A) minimum: \(( 2 , - 14 )\); maximum: \(( - 2,18 )\)
• B) maximum: \(( - 2,18 )\) and \(( 0,0 )\); minimum: \(( 2 , - 14 )\)
• C) maximum: \(( 2 , - 14 )\); minimum: \(( - 2,18 )\)
• D) no maximum or minimum

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