Use a Graphing Utility to Graph the Function Over the Indicated

question 107

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing utility to graph the function over the indicated interval and approximate any local maxima and local
minima. If necessary, round answers to two decimal places.
- $$f ( x ) = 2 + 8 x - x 2 ; ( - 5,5 )$$

• A) local maximum at \(( - 4,50 )\)
• B) local minimum at \(( - 4,18 )\)
• C) local maximum at \(( 4,18 )\)
• D) local minimum at \(( 4,50 )\)

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Inflation Rate

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Expansionary Gap

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