Let y=ln(x^2 +x+2).  a)  Find the critical number(s) of the function f(x). b) Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of f(x) on the interval [-2,2].

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Let y=ln(x^2 +x+2). 

a)  Find the critical number(s) of the function f(x).

b) Find the absolute maximum and minimum values of f(x) on the interval [-2,2].

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