Question: ( 5 marks ) Given the function f ( x ) = x 4 - 4 x 3 - 1 1 x 2 + 3

(5 marks) Given the function
f(x)=x4-4x3-11x2+30x
a) use an x-interval of 0.0001 to determine (estimate) the instantaneous rate of change of the function at x=1. Show your work (the difference quotient) and give your answer to the nearest tenth. Using a derivative here will result in 0 marks. (2 marks)
b) Determine, using calculations similar to part a, whether the function f(x) has a maximum or minimum at the point x=1. Be sure to justify your answer. Using a derivative or second derivative here will result in 0 marks.
(3 marks)
( 5 marks ) Given the function f ( x ) = x 4 - 4

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