Let F(x)=

question 138

Essay

Let f(x)=
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(a)Determine the intervals on which f is increasing.
(b)Determine the intervals on which f is decreasing.
(c)Based on your answers to parts (a)and (b),find the values of x for which f has relative maxima.
(d)Based on your answers to parts (a)and (b),find the values of x for which f has relative minima.

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