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5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives
Finding Global Extrema
Problem 4.1.47
Textbook Question
Absolute maxima and minima Determine the location and value of the absolute extreme values of ƒ on the given interval, if they exist.
ƒ(x) = 3x⁵ - 25x³ + 60x on [-2,3]

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First, find the critical points of the function by taking the derivative of ƒ(x) and setting it equal to zero. The derivative is ƒ'(x) = 15x^4 - 75x^2 + 60.
Solve the equation ƒ'(x) = 0 to find the critical points. This involves factoring the polynomial or using other algebraic methods to find the values of x where the derivative is zero.
Evaluate the function ƒ(x) at each critical point found in the previous step, as well as at the endpoints of the interval, x = -2 and x = 3.
Compare the values of ƒ(x) at the critical points and the endpoints to determine which is the largest (absolute maximum) and which is the smallest (absolute minimum).
Conclude by stating the location (x-values) and the corresponding values of the absolute maximum and minimum on the interval [-2, 3].
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