Use the graph to identify absolute maximum and absolute minimum values for the function on the interval [-3,3]. 3 f(x) = 4x 1 + x² 2- 1+ + 0 -3 -2 -1 2 3 x -2 3 1

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### Determining Absolute Maximum and Minimum Values

**Problem Statement:**
Use the graph to identify the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values for the function on the interval \([-3, 3]\).

#### Function Description:
The function given is:
\[ f(x) = \frac{4x}{1 + x^2} \]

#### Graph Description:
- The graph is plotted with \( x \)-axis ranging from \(-3\) to \( 3 \).
- The \( y \)-axis ranges from \(-3\) to \( 3 \).
- The function appears to be smooth with evident local extrema.

#### Notable Points on the Graph:
- The function starts below the \( x \)-axis around \((x, y) = (-3, -1.2)\).
- It crosses the \( y \)-axis at the origin (0,0).
- The function reaches a local minimum around \((x, y) = (-1, -2)\).
- It then increases and peaks at a local maximum of approximately \( (1, 2) \).
- Finally, it lessens and levels off slightly below \( y = 1 \) as \( x \) approaches 3.

#### Options to Identify:
1. **Option A:**
   - There is no absolute maximum, but the absolute minimum, \(-2\), occurs when \( x = -1 \).
2. **Option B:**
   - The absolute maximum, \(1\), occurs when \( x = 2 \), and the absolute minimum, \(-1\), occurs when \( x = -2 \).
3. **Option C:**
   - The absolute maximum, \(2\), occurs when \( x = 1 \), and the absolute minimum, \(-2\), occurs when \( x = -1 \).
4. **Option D:**
   - The absolute maximum, \(2\), occurs when \( x = -1 \), and the absolute minimum, \(-2\), occurs when \( x = 1 \).

#### Correct Analysis:
- By observing the graph, the absolute maximum value of the function \( f(x) \) on the interval \([-3, 3]\) is indeed \(2\), which occurs at \( x = 1 \).
- The absolute minimum value of the function \( f(x) \) on the interval \([-3, 3]\)
Transcribed Image Text:### Determining Absolute Maximum and Minimum Values **Problem Statement:** Use the graph to identify the absolute maximum and absolute minimum values for the function on the interval \([-3, 3]\). #### Function Description: The function given is: \[ f(x) = \frac{4x}{1 + x^2} \] #### Graph Description: - The graph is plotted with \( x \)-axis ranging from \(-3\) to \( 3 \). - The \( y \)-axis ranges from \(-3\) to \( 3 \). - The function appears to be smooth with evident local extrema. #### Notable Points on the Graph: - The function starts below the \( x \)-axis around \((x, y) = (-3, -1.2)\). - It crosses the \( y \)-axis at the origin (0,0). - The function reaches a local minimum around \((x, y) = (-1, -2)\). - It then increases and peaks at a local maximum of approximately \( (1, 2) \). - Finally, it lessens and levels off slightly below \( y = 1 \) as \( x \) approaches 3. #### Options to Identify: 1. **Option A:** - There is no absolute maximum, but the absolute minimum, \(-2\), occurs when \( x = -1 \). 2. **Option B:** - The absolute maximum, \(1\), occurs when \( x = 2 \), and the absolute minimum, \(-1\), occurs when \( x = -2 \). 3. **Option C:** - The absolute maximum, \(2\), occurs when \( x = 1 \), and the absolute minimum, \(-2\), occurs when \( x = -1 \). 4. **Option D:** - The absolute maximum, \(2\), occurs when \( x = -1 \), and the absolute minimum, \(-2\), occurs when \( x = 1 \). #### Correct Analysis: - By observing the graph, the absolute maximum value of the function \( f(x) \) on the interval \([-3, 3]\) is indeed \(2\), which occurs at \( x = 1 \). - The absolute minimum value of the function \( f(x) \) on the interval \([-3, 3]\)
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