Problem 1E Find the locations and values of all relative extrema for the functions with graphs as follows. Compare with Exercise in the preceding section.
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Problem 45A
Power On August 8, 2007, the power used in New York state (in thousands of megawatts) could be approximated by the function
P(t) = −0.005846t3 + 0.1614t2 − 0.4910t + 20.47,
where t is the number of hours since midnight, for 0 ≤ t ≤ 24. Find any relative extrema for power usage, as well as when they occurred. Source: Current Energy.
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The first step in solving 5.2 problem number 45 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Problem 45APower On August 8, 2007, the power used in New York state (in thousands of megawatts) could be approximated by the function P(t) = −0.005846t3 + 0.1614t2 − 0.4910t + 20.47,where t is the number of hours since midnight, for 0 ≤ t ≤ 24. Find any relative extrema for power usage, as well as when they occurred. Source: Current Energy.
From the textbook chapter Relative Extrema you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.
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