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Find the points at which the function f given by `f(x) = (x - 2)^(4) (x + 1)^(3)` has
(i) local maxima.
(ii) local minima.
(iii) point of inflection.

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The correct Answer is:
(i) Local maxima at x = 2
(ii) Local minima at `x = (2)/(7)`
(iii) Point of inflection at x = - 1
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