Question

Find the absolute maximum value of the function (picture shown)

answer choices
-2
1
0
none of these

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

The maximum on the first interval is at x=0, where 2·0 +1 = 1.

The maximum on the second interval is near x=0, where the function value is near 0² +1 = 1.

The absolute maximum value of the function is 1.