How Do You Find the Critical Numbers of a Function?

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The discussion focuses on finding the critical numbers of the function F(z) = (z+1)/(z^2+z+1). The initial derivative provided was incorrect; the correct derivative is D/dz = ((z^2+z+1)-(z+1)(2z+1))/(z^2+z+1)^2. This correction is essential for accurately determining the critical points of the function.

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Find Critical Numbers of:

F(z) = (z+1)/(z^2+z+1)

Did I start off correctly??

D/dz = - (z + 1)(2z+1)/(z^2+z+1)

I think I derived it correctly? Where do I go from this step?? Thanks
 
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D/dz = - (z + 1)(2z+1)/(z^2+z+1)
The derivative is wrong.

It should be

((z^2+z+1)-(z+1)(2z+1))/(z^2+z+1)^2
 

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