Question

How do you find the critical points for `f(x)=x^3-6x^2+12x-6`?

Answer 1

This is a polynomial , so all derivatives exist . Next, find any x's such that `f'(x)=0`

Explanation:

`f'(x) = 3(x^2-4x+4)=0`

`x=2` is the only critical point .

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