Critical points is where the derivative (slope) is zero or does not exist. So to do this we have to find the derivative of our function:

So we apply chain rule:
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Set our first derivative to zero and solve for x:
3(x^2 - 1) * 2x = 0
So we can see that (by plugging in) 0, -1 and 1 makes our solution true
So our critical value is x = 0, x = -1, x = 1
Because it helps to see which one is greater, For example: if you line up 0.079 and 0.127 you can easily tell that 0.0127 is greater because it is closer to a hole number. Another example: 0.1 and 0.3, obviously 0.3 is greater. in conclusion, the reason you line up the decimal points is to make it easier to see which numbers are greater, which helps you compare and order easily!
I have no idea what you're talking about. Can you explain in detail plz?
Answer: $358.8 to the nearest tenth
Step-by-step explanation:
Compound interest is calculated by Where: A = P(1 + r)t
Where P= 300, r= 12% = 0.12, t= 1.5 years
Slot in the figures
300 (1 + 0.12) 1.5
300 (1.12) 1.5
300x 1.12
336e1.12
A = $ 358.84