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Let P(x) be a polynomial in x, let k be a positive integer, and let α be a number such that (x - α)k is a factor of P"(x) but (x - α)k + 1 is not a factor of P"(x). For what values of k is it possible that P(x) has a local maximum or minimum value at x = α?
◦ k = 0 only
◦ k = 2 only
◦ even values of k
◦ odd values of k
◦ k = 1 only


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Marked as best answer by plus1 on May 26, 2021

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plus1

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Reply 2 on: May 26, 2021
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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