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A. Maxima at (1, -10), (-1, 8); minimum at (0, -9)
B. Minimum at (0, -9), maximum at (1, -10)
C. Minima at (1, -10), (-1, -10); maximum at (0, -9)
D. Minimum at (-1, -10), maximum at (1, -10)


Answer: C

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