SOLUTION: The polynomial function f(x) is defined by f(x)=-4x^4+9x^3+2x^2-7x-2. Use a graphing calculator to find all the points where there is a local minimum. Round to the nearest

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Question 449468: The polynomial function f(x) is defined by f(x)=-4x^4+9x^3+2x^2-7x-2.
Use a graphing calculator to find all the points where there is a local minimum.
Round to the nearest hundredth.

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The polynomial function f(x) is defined by f(x)=-4x^4+9x^3+2x^2-7x-2.
Use a graphing calculator to find all the points where there is a local minimum.
Round to the nearest hundredth.
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f(x)=-4x^4+9x^3+2x^2-7x-2
As you can see from the graph below, there is only one local minimum at -4.13
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