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Find the critical numbers (x-values) of the function y equals 2 x to the power of 5 plus 5 x to the power of 4 minus 19. Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. Round answers to 2 decimal places, if necessary.

User Monduiz
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Answer:


x=0,x=-2

Explanation:

From the question we are told that:


y=2x^5+5x^4-19

Generally the equation if differentiated is mathematically given by


y'=10x^4+20x^3-0

Where

y'=0


10x^4+20x^3=0

Factorizing,We have


x=0,x=-2

Therefore

The critical points are


x=0,x=-2

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