For the function defined on the interval

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Analytical Applications of Differentiation · Analytical Applications of Differentiation

Problem

For the function

f(x)=x^{4}-4x+1

defined on the interval

[-2,3]

, at which of the following

x

-values does

f

attain its absolute minimum on the given interval? (a)

x=-2

(b)

x=1

(c)

x=0

(d)

x=\dfrac{\sqrt{3}-1}{2}