The function f has continuous second derivatives, and a critical point at (-5, 1). Suppose fez(-5, 1) = 4, fay(-5, 1) = 6, f(-5, 1) = 9. Then the point (-5, 1): OA. is a saddle point OB. is a local maximum OC. is a local minimum OD. cannot be determined OE. None of the above

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The function f has continuous second derivatives, and a critical point at (-5, 1). Suppose fzz(-5, 1) = 4, fay(-5, 1) = 6, f(-5, 1) = 9. Then the point (-5, 1):
OA. is a saddle point
OB. Is a local maximum
OC. is a local minimum
OD. cannot be determined
OE. None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:The function f has continuous second derivatives, and a critical point at (-5, 1). Suppose fzz(-5, 1) = 4, fay(-5, 1) = 6, f(-5, 1) = 9. Then the point (-5, 1): OA. is a saddle point OB. Is a local maximum OC. is a local minimum OD. cannot be determined OE. None of the above
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