Math Problem Statement

Use the given graph of f over the interval (0, 7) to find the following: (a) The open intervals on which f is increasing, (b) The open intervals on which f is decreasing, (c) The open intervals on which f is concave upward, (d) The open intervals on which f is concave downward, (e) The coordinates of the points of inflection.

Solution

Let's analyze each part of the question based on the graph to help you get the correct answers:

  1. Part (a): Intervals where ff is increasing

    • To determine where ff is increasing, look for segments where the curve is moving upward as xx increases.
    • Based on the graph, ff appears to be increasing over the intervals (0,1)(0, 1) and (4,7)(4, 7), which you entered correctly.
  2. Part (b): Intervals where ff is decreasing

    • Here, you need intervals where the curve moves downward as xx increases.
    • The graph shows a downward slope between x=1x = 1 and x=3x = 3. This answer, (1,3)(1, 3), is correct as indicated by the green checkmark.
  3. Part (c): Intervals where ff is concave upward

    • The function is concave upward where it curves in an upward "U" shape.
    • The graph suggests that the curve is concave upward approximately between (3,5)(3, 5).
  4. Part (d): Intervals where ff is concave downward

    • The function is concave downward where it has a "n" or downward curve shape.
    • Observing the graph, the concave downward intervals appear to be approximately (0,3)(0, 3) and (5,7)(5, 7).
  5. Part (e): Points of inflection

    • Points of inflection occur where the concavity changes, so look for points around x=3x = 3 and x=5x = 5.
    • Based on this graph, the inflection points appear to be near (3,y)(3, y) and (5,y)(5, y).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Intervals of Increase and Decrease
Concavity
Points of Inflection
Graph Analysis

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School