In differential calculus, at which coordinate does the cubic function achieve its local maximum?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: . Stationary points are and . Step 2. . (local maximum) and (local minimum). **Answer: . Why not the others:** is a local minimum; is an inflection point; is not a stationary point.

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