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Identify the critical points and find the maximum value and minimum value on the given interval.$$f(x)=x e^{-x^{2}} ; I=[-1,2]$$
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Using the product rule and chain rule, we get: $$f'(x) = e^{-x^2} + x(-2x)e^{-x^2} = e^{-x^2}(1 - 2x^2).$$ Show more…
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