Identify the Function's Local and Absolute Extreme Values, If Any $$f ( x ) = \sqrt { x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 128 }$$

question 132

Multiple Choice

Identify the function's local and absolute extreme values, if any, saying where they occur.
- $$f ( x ) = \sqrt { x ^ { 2 } + 16 x + 128 }$$

• A) absolute maximum: 8 at x = -8
• B) absolute minimum: 8 at x = -8
• C) relative minimum: 8 at x = -8; relative maximum: -8 at x = 8
• D) no local extrema

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