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**Problem Statement:**

Find the local minimum of the function \( f(x) \), which is given in the graph below.

**Graph Description:**

The graph depicts a continuous curve of the function \( f(x) \) on a coordinate plane with \( x \) and \( y \) axes. The scale on the axes is consistent, with each grid square representing one unit.

- **Axes:** 
  - The \( x \)-axis ranges from \(-6\) to \(6\).
  - The \( y \)-axis also ranges from \(-6\) to \(6\).

- **Graph Behavior:**
  - The function starts at the top-left, decreasing steadily until about \( x = 3 \).
  - Between \( x = 3 \) and \( x = 5 \), the function has a curve that gently increases before decreasing again.
  - The curve reaches a low point (local minimum) around \( x = 5 \).
  - After this point, the function decreases sharply.

The local minimum is visually identified by the lowest point on this curve around \( x = 5 \), where the behavior of the graph transitions from decreasing to increasing and back to decreasing.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Find the local minimum of the function \( f(x) \), which is given in the graph below. **Graph Description:** The graph depicts a continuous curve of the function \( f(x) \) on a coordinate plane with \( x \) and \( y \) axes. The scale on the axes is consistent, with each grid square representing one unit. - **Axes:** - The \( x \)-axis ranges from \(-6\) to \(6\). - The \( y \)-axis also ranges from \(-6\) to \(6\). - **Graph Behavior:** - The function starts at the top-left, decreasing steadily until about \( x = 3 \). - Between \( x = 3 \) and \( x = 5 \), the function has a curve that gently increases before decreasing again. - The curve reaches a low point (local minimum) around \( x = 5 \). - After this point, the function decreases sharply. The local minimum is visually identified by the lowest point on this curve around \( x = 5 \), where the behavior of the graph transitions from decreasing to increasing and back to decreasing.
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