Consider the function f(x) = 2x³ + 3x² - 36x - 54. a. Find the first derivative. f'(x) = b. List any critical numbers. c. Identify intervals of increase. d. Identify intervals of decrease. e. Use parts a through d to identify any relative maximums as ordered pairs. f. Use parts a through d to identify any relative minimums as ordered pairs.

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Consider the function ƒ(x) = 2x³ + 3x² – 36x – 54.
a. Find the first derivative. ƒ'(x) =
b. List any critical numbers.
c. Identify intervals of increase.
d. Identify intervals of decrease.
e. Use parts a through d to identify any relative maximums as ordered pairs.
f. Use parts a through d to identify any relative minimums as ordered pairs.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the function ƒ(x) = 2x³ + 3x² – 36x – 54. a. Find the first derivative. ƒ'(x) = b. List any critical numbers. c. Identify intervals of increase. d. Identify intervals of decrease. e. Use parts a through d to identify any relative maximums as ordered pairs. f. Use parts a through d to identify any relative minimums as ordered pairs.
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