Secant Line he polynomial has a local maximum of 3 at x = -1 and a local minimum of -1 at x = 1. The dashed line epresents the secant line through points A and B. nteractive Figure y (-1, 3) -3- B = (2.06, 3.56) 2- 6 (1, -1) A = (-2.04, -1.4) Slope of Secant Line Slope = 1.21