For the function g(x) = xe power x, there is inflection point at?
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g(x) = xe^x g'(x) = e^x + xe^x g''(x) = 2e^x + xe^x Now, we need to find where g''(x) = 0 to find the inflection point. 2e^x + xe^x = 0 e^x(2 + x) = 0 e^x = 0 (not possible) or 2 + x = 0 x = -2 Show more…
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