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A. f has a local maximum at x = -8 and 2.2; the local maximum at -8 is 5; the local maximum at 2.2 is 3.9
B. f has a local minimum at x = -8 and 2.2; the local minimum at -8 is 5; the local minimum at 2.2 is 3.9
C. f has a local minimum at x = 5 and 3.9; the local minimum at 5 is -8; the local minimum at 3.9 is 2.2
D. f has a local maximum at x = 5 and 3.9; the local maximum at 5 is -8; the local maximum at 3.9 is 2.2


Answer: A

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