Counting Extreme Points

Problem

Let f(x)=xx3eax+bf(x) = x - x^3\mathrm{e}^{ax+b}, and suppose the tangent line to y=f(x)y = f(x) at the point (1,f(1))(1, f(1)) is y=x+1y = -x + 1.

1. Find aa and bb. 2. Let g(x)=f(x)g(x) = f'(x). Find the intervals on which g(x)g(x) is monotonic. 3. Determine the number of extreme points of f(x)f(x).

Answer

Solution

Difficulty7/10
Topicsfunctions, Extrema, calculus, Monotonicity, Casework

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