Question

determine the absolute maximum value of the function f.

Explanation:

Step1: Understand absolute maximum

The absolute maximum of a function is the highest \( y \)-value the function attains over its entire domain (or the visible part of the graph here).

Step2: Analyze the graph

Looking at the graph, we identify the peak points. The left - hand peak (around \( x=-6 \)) has a \( y \)-value of 6 (by looking at the grid, each square seems to be 1 unit). The other peaks (like around \( x = 5\)) have \( y = 0\) and the lower parts have negative \( y \)-values. So the highest \( y \)-value (the absolute maximum) from the visible graph is 6.

Answer:

6