Determine the Maximum Number of Turning Points of F $f ( x ) = 9 x - x ^ { 3 }$

question 235

Multiple Choice

Determine the maximum number of turning points of f.
- $f ( x ) = 9 x - x ^ { 3 }$

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 1

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