Science:Math Exam Resources/Courses/MATH102/December 2011/Question 04 (iv)
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Question 04 (iv) |
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Consider the function iv) Determine the interval(s) for which f(x) is increasing and decreasing, respectively. |
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This was partially if not completely solved two problems ago. Use the derivative and make a sign chart. |
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Please rate my easiness! It's quick and helps everyone guide their studies. In part ii) of this question we obtained the sign table of the derivative: And we see there that the function is decreasing on the interval (-∞,0) and increasing on the intervals (0,3) and (3,+∞). |