Identify the Function's Local and Absolute Extreme Values, If Any $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 9 x ^ { 2 } + 27 x - 3$$

question 109

Multiple Choice

Identify the function's local and absolute extreme values, if any, saying where they occur.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 9 x ^ { 2 } + 27 x - 3$$

• A) local maximum at \(x = - 3\)
• B) local minimum at \(x = - 3\)
• C) local maximum at \(x = - 3\); local minimum at \(x = 3\)
• D) no local extrema

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