The rule of the derivative of a function f is given. Find the location of all local extrema.f'(x) = (x2- 1)(x - 5)

A. Local maximum at 1; local minima at -1 and 5
B. Local maximum at -1; local minima at -5 and 1
C. Local maximum at 5 - ; local minimum at 5 + 
D. Local maxima at -1 and 5; local minimum at 1


Answer: A

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