1. **State the problem:** Find the maximum value of a function (not specified in the question). 2. **General approach:** To find the maximum of a function $f(x)$, we first find its critical points by solving $f'(x) = 0$. 3. **Formula used:** The derivative $f'(x)$ gives the slope of the function. At maxima or minima, the slope is zero. 4. **Steps:** - Compute $f'(x)$. - Solve $f'(x) = 0$ to find critical points. - Use the second derivative test or analyze the sign changes of $f'(x)$ to determine if each critical point is a maximum. 5. **Note:** Since the function is not given, this is the general method to find maxima. Please provide the function to find its maximum value.