Consider the polynomial function .

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Problem

Consider the polynomial function f(x)=x3−6x2+9x+5f(x)=x^{3}-6x^{2}+9x+5. (i) Find all stationary points of ff. (ii) Determine, with justification, whether each stationary point is a local maximum or a local minimum. (iii) Which stationary point gives the greater value of ff? State that value.

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