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What is the absolute maximum of f(x) = x² on the interval [-3, 2]?
A0
B4
C9
D-3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 9
Comparing the endpoint values 9 and 4 with the critical value 0 shows the greatest is f(-3) = 9.
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