In the field of mathematics, turning points are defined as those spots where the trajectory of a curve alters. The process of identifying these points involves setting the derivative of a function to zero and working out the variable. These turning points might be characterized as local minimums, local maximums, or points of inflection, the classification of which depends on the function's second derivative.
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None | Find the turning points of the function \(f(x) = … | Step 1: Find the derivative of the function, \(f'(x) = 3x^2 - 6x - 9\). |