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.
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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18z
54.
a. Find the first derivative. f'(x)
b. List any critical values.
c. Identify intervals of increase.
d. Identify intervals of decrease.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fb91a099f-d866-4f64-a5ca-441ead326092%2F5d4505bd-5a8b-4838-a26a-5ca346c4c923%2F6u3axcg_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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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