Classify the stationary point of the quadratic function .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. maximum at

  1. Step 1: First derivative: . Step 2. When : . Step 3. Second derivative: . Since the second derivative is strictly negative, the stationary point is a local maximum at . **Answer: maximum at . Why not the others:** A negative second derivative indicates a maximum, not a minimum.

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