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The function $f(x)=\frac{x}{2}+\frac{2}{x}$ has a local minimum at $x=$(a) $-2$(b) 0(c) 1(d) 2
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We can rewrite this function as $f(x)=\frac{1}{2}x+2x^{-1}$. Show more…
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