Investigate the family of curves given by the equation f(x) = x4 + cx2 + x. Start

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Investigate the family of curves given by the equation f(x) = x4 + cx2 + x. Start by determining the transitional value of at which the number of inflection points changes. Then graph several members of the family to see what shapes are possible. There is another transitional value of at which the number of critical numbers changes. Try to discover it graphically. Then prove what you have discovered.
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Calculus

ISBN: 978-0131429246

9th edition

Authors: Dale Varberg, Edwin J. Purcell, Steven E. Rigdon

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