2. Let $f(x) = x - \frac{3}{2}x^{\frac{2}{3}}$. Find the critical point(s) of $f$ and use the first derivative test to determine whether the critical point is a local maximum, minimum or neither.
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$$f'(x) = 1 - \frac{3}{2} \cdot \frac{2}{3} x^{\frac{2}{3} - 1} = 1 - x^{-\frac{1}{3}} = 1 - \frac{1}{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}$$ Show moreā¦
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