Find the -coordinate of the local minimum of .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 5

  1. Step 1: gives . Since is positive at , the local minimum is at . Answer: 5. Why not the others: -5: gives the local maximum instead. 0: evaluates the function at zero. 25: squares the answer.

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