Calculus (3rd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464125260
ISBN 13: 978-1-46412-526-3

Chapter 4 - Applications of the Derivative - 4.2 Extreme Values - Exercises - Page 181: 29

Answer

Minimum value is $ f(4)=-24$ and maximum value is $ f(6)=8$.

Work Step by Step

$ f'(x)=3x^{2}-12x $ $ f $ is differentiable everywhere. So, the only critical point we get is $ c $ such that $ f'(c)=0$. That is, $3x^{2}-12x=0$$\implies 3x^{2}=12x\implies x=4$ To find maximum and minimum values, we compare the values at the critical point and end points. $ f(4)=(4)^{3}-6(4)^{2}+8=-24$ $ f(1)=(1)^{3}-6(1)^{2}+8=3$ $ f(6)=(6)^{3}-6(6)^{2}+8=8$ Minimum value is $ f(4)=-24$ and maximum value is $ f(6)=8$.
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