Identify the Function's Local and Absolute Extreme Values, If Any $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 12 x ^ { 2 } + 48 x + 4$$

question 247

Multiple Choice

Identify the function's local and absolute extreme values, if any, saying where they occur.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 12 x ^ { 2 } + 48 x + 4$$

• A) local maximum at x = -4
• B) no local extrema
• C) local maximum at x = -4; local minimum at x = 4
• D) local minimum at x = -4

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