Consider the function f(x) 2x + 6x2 18x 54. a. Find the first derivative. f'(x) b. List any critical values. c. Identify intervals of increase. d. Identify intervals of decrease.

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Consider the function f(x) = 2x + 6x
18z
54.
a. Find the first derivative. f'(x)
b. List any critical values.
c. Identify intervals of increase.
d. Identify intervals of decrease.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the function f(x) = 2x + 6x 18z 54. a. Find the first derivative. f'(x) b. List any critical values. c. Identify intervals of increase. d. Identify intervals of decrease.
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