Solve the problem.S(x) = -x3 - 3x2 + 72x + 900, x ? 2 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. 2°C
B. 8°C
C. 4°C
D. 6°C


Answer: C

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A. 3
B. 12
C. 13
D. 13

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