The derivative of x^3 - 3x vanishes at x equal to
A1 and -1
B0 only
C0 and 3
D3 and -3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1 and -1
Setting 3x^2 - 3 = 0 gives x^2 = 1, so x = 1 or -1.
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