$$\text { Find the critical number(s) of the function. }$$

question 45

Multiple Choice

$$\text { Find the critical number(s) of the function. }$$ $$y = x ^ { 2 } + 10 x$$

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 5
• D) 10
• E) \(- 5\)

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