Solve the Problem. -Suppose That the Second Derivative of the Function Y =

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Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose that the second derivative of the function y = f(x) is y'' = (x - 3) (x + 9) . For what x-values does the graph of f have an inflection point?

• A) -3, -9
• B) -3, 9
• C) 3, 9
• D) 3, -9

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