Question

the function ( f(x) ) is graphed below. how many points on the graph represent a relative maximum?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of relative maximum

A relative maximum is a point where the function changes from increasing to decreasing.

Step2: Analyze the graph

Looking at the graph of \(y = f(x)\), we check each critical - like point. Point \(b\) is a local peak (function increases before \(b\) and decreases after \(b\)), and point \(e\) is also a local peak (function increases before \(e\) and decreases after \(e\)).

Answer:

\(2\)