Find the Relative Extrema, If Any, of the Function

question 177

Multiple Choice

Find the relative extrema, if any, of the function. Use the second derivative test, if applicable.

• A) Relative minimum: f (- 1) = 17
• B) Relative maximum: f (- 2) = 12
• C) Relative maximum: f (- 1) = 17
• D) Relative minimum: f (- 2) = 12
• E) none

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