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Question 1208062: Use a graphing calculator or Desmos to graph the given function over the indicated interval and approximate any local maximum values and local minimum values. Determine where the function is increasing and where it is decreasing. Round answers to two decimal places.

f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 5
Interval = (-1, 3)
Note: DO NOT USE CALCULUS.

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by ikleyn(52914)   (Show Source):
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Use a graphing calculator or Desmos to graph the given function over the indicated interval
and approximate any local maximum values and local minimum values. Determine where the function
is increasing and where it is decreasing. Round answers to two decimal places.
f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 5
Interval = (-1, 3)
Note: DO NOT USE CALCULUS.
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Go to web-site https://www.desmos.com/calculator

Find there free of charge online plotting tool.

It is FREE of CHARGE and is intended for EVERYONE USE.

Using your keyboard, print there in the special window   y = x^3 - 3x^2 + 5.

You will get the plot immediately.

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        At this point, open your eyes widely and turn your mind on.

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Looking at this plot, which will be in front of your eyes, do the rest of this assignment on your own.

            Do as much as you can on your own.

Answer by greenestamps(13216)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Just a comment about the instructions....

It's absurd to ask you to "round answers to two decimal places" when you are getting your answers by looking at a graph.