The polynomial function x²- 4x + 1 has A) one stationary point that is at x = 4 B) one stationary point that is at x = -2 C) two stationary points, one at x = 0 and one at x = 4 D) two stationary points, one at x = 2 and one at x = -2 E) one stationary point that is at x = 2

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The polynomial given seems to be incorrectly formatted, but if we interpret "x² F1F1F1S1uf02dF1F1F10 4x + 1" as a simple polynomial expression, the only logical interpretation that fits the format of the answers provided would be a polynomial that, when differentiated, gives a stationary point. The correct answer can be deduced by understanding that stationary points occur where the derivative of a polynomial equals zero. Without the exact polynomial, we can't perform specific calculations, but given the options, the answer must be inferred based on typical polynomial behavior and the structure of the question. Stationary points are found by setting the derivative equal to zero and solving for x. The options suggest a simple polynomial (likely quadratic given the options), and without the exact function, the best inference is that there's a misunderstanding in the transcription of the polynomial. However, the question seems to aim at understanding of stationary points rather than solving a specific polynomial.

The Polynomial Function X2- 4x + 1 Has

The Polynomial Function X²- 4x + 1 Has