Consider the polynomial function defined on the closed interval

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · A Level · Mathematics · Differentiation · Differentiation

Problem

Consider the polynomial function f(x)=x3−6x2+9x+4f(x)=x^{3}-6x^{2}+9x+4 defined on the closed interval [0,5][0,5]. For your calculations you may use the derivative f′(x)=3x2−12x+9f'(x)=3x^{2}-12x+9. (i) Find all values of xx in (0,5)(0,5) that satisfy f′(x)=0f'(x)=0. (ii) Evaluate f(x)f(x) at each point obtained in part (i) as well as at the endpoints x=0x=0 and x=5x=5. (iii) Determine the absolute maximum value and the absolute minimum value of ff on [0,5][0,5], stating the points at which these values occur.

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