Math Problem Statement
The graph of the derivative
f ′
of a function f is shown.
The x y-coordinate plane is given. The curve labeled y = f ′(x) begins on the positive y-axis, goes down and right becoming more steep, crosses the x-axis at x = 1, goes down and right becoming less steep, changes direction at a point below x = 2, goes up and right becoming more steep, crosses the x-axis at x = 3, goes up and right becoming less steep, changes direction at a point above x = 4, goes down and right becoming more steep, crosses the x-axis at x = 5, goes down and right becoming less steep, and ends at a point below x = 6.
(a)
On what intervals is f increasing? (Enter your answer using interval notation.)
(3,4) On what intervals is f decreasing? (Enter your answer using interval notation.)
(0,2)∪(4,6)
Solution
To determine where the function is increasing or decreasing based on the graph of its derivative , we analyze the sign of :
- When : is increasing.
- When : is decreasing.
Analysis:
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Increasing intervals: The graph of is above the -axis on the interval . Hence, is increasing on .
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Decreasing intervals: The graph of is below the -axis on the intervals and . Therefore, is decreasing on .
Final Answer:
- is increasing on .
- is decreasing on .
Let me know if you need further clarification! Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:
- What happens to at points where ?
- How can the second derivative help analyze the concavity of ?
- What are the critical points of based on ?
- How would the intervals change if crossed the -axis more frequently?
- What do changes in the steepness of indicate about the behavior of ?
Tip: Always check where changes sign to locate critical points and determine increasing/decreasing behavior!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Derivative Analysis
Intervals of Increase and Decrease
Formulas
If f'(x) > 0, then f(x) is increasing; if f'(x) < 0, then f(x) is decreasing.
Theorems
First Derivative Test
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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