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Number of Local Extrema Graph the polynomial, and determine...

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Critical Points and Derivative Analysis

Critical points are derived from the condition that the function's derivative equals zero or is undefined. Derivative analysis involves finding these critical points and then determining whether each corresponds to a local maximum, minimum, or neither, based on the sign changes of the derivative around these points.

Polynomial Functions

Polynomial functions are algebraic expressions that involve sums of powers of a variable with constant coefficients. Their degree dictates the end behavior and general shape of the graph, and transformations such as horizontal and vertical shifts adjust the position of the graph without changing its fundamental properties.

Local Extrema

Local extrema are points on the graph where the function attains a local maximum or minimum value. These occur at critical points—points where the derivative is zero or undefined—and can be identified using tests like the first or second derivative test, which examine the behavior of the function around those points.

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