SOLUTION: Suppose f(x) is the following function, defined when x > 0. f(x) = e^x -3x - x^2 Use Mathcad to help you find the x-coordinate, to 2 decimal places, of the critical point of f(

Algebra ->  Exponential-and-logarithmic-functions -> SOLUTION: Suppose f(x) is the following function, defined when x > 0. f(x) = e^x -3x - x^2 Use Mathcad to help you find the x-coordinate, to 2 decimal places, of the critical point of f(      Log On


   



Question 1024921: Suppose f(x) is the following function, defined when x > 0.
f(x) = e^x -3x - x^2
Use Mathcad to help you find the x-coordinate, to 2 decimal places, of the critical point of f(x).

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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First find the derivative,
dy%2Fdx=e%5Ex-2x-3
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Plot it and find when it equals zero.
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