If $f(x) = 2x^3 - 3x^2 + x + 4$, which of the following is the value of the $x$ coordinate of the point of inflection?\n\nOa. 6\nOb. 12\nOc. 2\nOd. $\frac{1}{2}$
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Step 1: Find the first derivative of the function f(x) To find the first derivative, we will apply the power rule to each term in the function: f'(x) = d/dx (2x^3) - d/dx (3x^2) + d/dx (x) + d/dx (4) f'(x) = 6x^2 - 6x + 1 Show more…
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