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Chapter 2, Problem 25RE

In problems 25 and 26 , use a graphing utility to graph each function over the indicated interval. Approximate any local maximum values and local minimum values. Determine where the function is increasing and where it is decreasing.

f ( x ) = 2 x 3 − 5 x + 1 ( − 3 , 3 )

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In problems 25 and 26 , use a graphing utility to graph each function over the indicated interval. Approximate any local maximum values and local minimum values. Determine where the function is increasing and where it is decreasing. f ( x ) = 2 x 3 − 5 x + 1 ( − 3 , 3 )

Solution Summary: The author explains how to determine the graph of the function f(x)=2x3-5x+1 using graphing utility.

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