How Do You Determine Critical Points from a Derivative?

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Homework Statement



find the derivative and critical points of the function

f(x)= x^3-x^2+5

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The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to find the derivative: 3x^2-2x but I am not sure how to find the critical points from here...
 
n.a.s.h said:

Homework Statement



find the derivative and critical points of the function

f(x)= x^3-x^2+5

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I tried to find the derivative: 3x^2-2x but I am not sure how to find the critical points from here...
What does your textbook say about finding critical points?
 

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