The document discusses finding the maximum and minimum values of the function f(x) = 4x^3 - 8x^2 + 12x - 48 over the interval [0, 3]. It details the process of determining critical points by differentiating the function and applying tests for local maxima and minima, concluding with the calculations for absolute maximum and minimum values. The critical point is identified at x = 2, leading to the final results of absolute maximum 25 and absolute minimum -3.