Problem

Find the global maximum and minimum for the function on the closed interval.
\[
f(x)=x^{3}-3 x^{2}+5 \quad-1 \leq x \leq 3
\]

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Answer

Compare the values to find the global maximum and minimum: \(\boxed{\text{Global Maximum: } x = 0, f(x) = 5}\) and \(\boxed{\text{Global Minimum: } x = 2, f(x) = 1}\)

Steps

Step 1 :Find the critical points by taking the derivative of the function and setting it equal to zero: \(f'(x) = 3x^2 - 6x\)

Step 2 :Solve for x: \(3x^2 - 6x = 0\) gives critical points \(x = 0\) and \(x = 2\)

Step 3 :Evaluate the function at the critical points and endpoints: \(f(0) = 5\), \(f(2) = 1\), \(f(-1) = 1\), and \(f(3) = 5\)

Step 4 :Compare the values to find the global maximum and minimum: \(\boxed{\text{Global Maximum: } x = 0, f(x) = 5}\) and \(\boxed{\text{Global Minimum: } x = 2, f(x) = 1}\)

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