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### Determining Local Maxima, Minima, and Intervals of Increase and Decrease

In this exercise, we will use the derivative \( f'(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)(x + 4) \) to determine the local maxima and minima of the function \( f \), as well as the intervals during which the function increases and decreases. Additionally, you'll sketch a possible graph of the function \( f \). Note that the graph of \( f \) is not unique.

#### Steps to Follow:
1. **Identify Local Maxima and Minima:**
    - **Local Maximum/Maxima:** Enter the x-coordinates of local maxima.
    - **Local Minimum/Minima:** Enter the x-coordinates of local minima.
    
2. **Determine Intervals of Increase and Decrease:**
    - **Increase:** Enter the intervals where the function is increasing.
    - **Decrease:** Enter the intervals where the function is decreasing.

3. **Sketch a Possible Graph of \( f \):**
    - Select one graph from the given options that could represent the function \( f \).

#### Graph Selection
Four graph options are provided:
- **Option A:**
  - The graph appears to have local maximum points close to \( x = -2 \) and \( x = 2 \).
  - The function increases and decreases over different intervals accordingly.

- **Option B:**
  - This graph shows different behaviors in terms of increasing and decreasing intervals and maxima and minima points.

- **Option C:**
  - This graph shows a single peak and valleys, indicative of local maxima and minima at specific x-values.

- **Option D:**
  - Another variation with different characteristics in terms of local maxima and minima as well as increasing and decreasing intervals.

#### Questions to Answer:
- _The local maximum/maxima is/are at x =_ [_________]. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
- _The local minimum/minima is/are at x =_ [_________]. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
- _The interval(s) of increase is/are_ [_________]. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
- _The interval(s) of decrease is/are_ [_________]. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
- _Which is a possible graph of \( f \)?_

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Transcribed Image Text:### Determining Local Maxima, Minima, and Intervals of Increase and Decrease In this exercise, we will use the derivative \( f'(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)(x + 4) \) to determine the local maxima and minima of the function \( f \), as well as the intervals during which the function increases and decreases. Additionally, you'll sketch a possible graph of the function \( f \). Note that the graph of \( f \) is not unique. #### Steps to Follow: 1. **Identify Local Maxima and Minima:** - **Local Maximum/Maxima:** Enter the x-coordinates of local maxima. - **Local Minimum/Minima:** Enter the x-coordinates of local minima. 2. **Determine Intervals of Increase and Decrease:** - **Increase:** Enter the intervals where the function is increasing. - **Decrease:** Enter the intervals where the function is decreasing. 3. **Sketch a Possible Graph of \( f \):** - Select one graph from the given options that could represent the function \( f \). #### Graph Selection Four graph options are provided: - **Option A:** - The graph appears to have local maximum points close to \( x = -2 \) and \( x = 2 \). - The function increases and decreases over different intervals accordingly. - **Option B:** - This graph shows different behaviors in terms of increasing and decreasing intervals and maxima and minima points. - **Option C:** - This graph shows a single peak and valleys, indicative of local maxima and minima at specific x-values. - **Option D:** - Another variation with different characteristics in terms of local maxima and minima as well as increasing and decreasing intervals. #### Questions to Answer: - _The local maximum/maxima is/are at x =_ [_________]. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) - _The local minimum/minima is/are at x =_ [_________]. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) - _The interval(s) of increase is/are_ [_________]. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) - _The interval(s) of decrease is/are_ [_________]. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) - _Which is a possible graph of \( f \)?_ #### Diagrams: There
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