The function f(x) = x²e-, defined for x > 0, has two distinct inflection points, whose x-values are X1 and X2. (a) Find f"(x). (b) Hence find x1 and x2.

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The function f(x) = x²e-, defined for x > 0, has two distinct inflection points, whose
x-values are X1 and X2.
(a) Find f"(x).
(b) Hence find x1 and x2.
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