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5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives
5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives / Finding Global Extrema / Problem 3
Problem 3

Find the critical points of the function f(x)=cos(3x)2f(x)=\(\cos\)(3x)-2 on the interval [π2,π2][-\(\frac{\pi}{2}\),\(\frac{\pi}{2}\)]. Identify the absolute maximum and minimum values.