Solve the problem.S(x) = -x3 - 9x2 + 165x + 1300, 5 ? x ? 20 is an approximation to the number of salmon swimming upstream to spawn, where x represents the water temperature in degrees Celsius. Find the temperature that produces the maximum number of salmon.

A. 5°C
B. 19°C
C. 6°C
D. 20°C


Answer: A

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