2. Let f be the function defined by f(x) = x³-3x² - 9x + 11. At which of the following values of x does f attain a local minimum? (A) 3 (B) 1 (C) -1 (D) 3

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2. Let f be the function defined by f(x) = x³-3x² - 9x + 11. At which of the following values of x does f
attain a local minimum?
(A) 3
(B) 1
(C) -1
(D)
3
Transcribed Image Text:2. Let f be the function defined by f(x) = x³-3x² - 9x + 11. At which of the following values of x does f attain a local minimum? (A) 3 (B) 1 (C) -1 (D) 3
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