Determine the maximum number of turning points of f.
-f(x) = 8x - x³

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Determine the maximum number of turning points of f. -f(x) = 8x - x³ A) 1 B) 3 C) 2 D) 4

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The given function is $f(x) = 8x - x^{13}$. The maximum number of turning points of a polynomial function is one less than its degree. Since the highest degree of the polynomial is 13, the maximum number of turning points is $13 - 1 = 12$. However, none of the provided options correctly matches this calculation. Given the options, the closest correct procedure would involve recognizing the error in the options relative to the standard mathematical principle.

Determine the Maximum Number of Turning Points of F