Answer the following questions about the function whose derivative is f′(x)=(x−2)^2 (x+7). a. What are the critical points of​ f? b. On what open intervals is f increasing or​ decreasing? c. At what​ points, if​ any, does f assume local maximum and minimum​ values

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Chapter9: Multivariable Calculus
Section9.2: Partial Derivatives
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Answer the following questions about the function whose derivative is f′(x)=(x−2)^2 (x+7).
a. What are the critical points of​ f?
b. On what open intervals is f increasing or​ decreasing?
c. At what​ points, if​ any, does f assume local maximum and minimum​ values?
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