Consider the function $f(x) = x^3 - x^2 - x - 4$. Consider only positive values of x. This function has a slope of zero at what value of x? Round to two decimal places.
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Step 1: To find the value of x where the function f(x) = x^3 - x^2 - x - 4 has a slope of zero, we need to find the derivative of the function and set it equal to zero. Show more…
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