Find the undefined points given this graph

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The discussion focuses on identifying points where the derivative of a given graph is undefined. The correct points are confirmed to be at x = -2, 0, and 4, while x = -4 has a defined derivative due to the presence of a horizontal tangent line. This clarification is crucial for understanding the behavior of the function at these critical points.

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Given the following graph, what are the points where the derivative of ##y=f(x)## is undefined?
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are the points where the derivative is undefined ##x=-4,-2,0, 4##?
 
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No. The derivative in ##-4## exists: there is a horizontal tangent line. In ##-2##, ##0## and ##4## the derivatives don't exist.
 

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