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In the image, the problem asks to identify the functions \( f(x) \), \( f'(x) \), and \( f''(x) \) from three polynomial curves. These functions are related by differentiation, with:

- \( f(x) \) being the original function (orange),
- \( f'(x) \) being the first derivative (blue), and
- \( f''(x) \) being the second derivative (green).

Here's how to approach the problem:

1. **Start with the derivative behaviors**:
   - \( f'(x) \) (blue) must be the slope of \( f(x) \). Wherever \( f(x) \) has a horizontal tangent (i.e., local maxima or minima), \( f'(x) \) should cross the x-axis (since the slope is zero).
   - Similarly, the graph of \( f''(x) \) (green) must be positive where \( f'(x) \) is increasing and negative where \( f'(x) \) is decreasing, and it crosses the x-axis where \( f'(x) \) has horizontal tangents.

2. **Analyze the curves**:
   - Look at the black solid curve: It appears to have turning points (local maxima/minima), which are key to finding where the derivative crosses the x-axis. This likely corresponds to \( f(x) \).
   - The blue dashed curve crosses the x-axis at points where the black solid curve has maxima or minima. Therefore, this blue dashed curve represents \( f'(x) \), the first derivative.
   - The dotted black curve changes signs at the same points where the blue dashed curve has maxima or minima. Hence, this curve is likely \( f''(x) \), the second derivative.

### Conclusion:
- The **black solid curve** represents \( f(x) \) (orange).
- The **blue dashed curve** represents \( f'(x) \) (blue).
- The **black dotted curve** represents \( f''(x) \) (green).

Let me know if you'd like more clarification or details about the solution.

### Follow-up questions:
1. Why does \( f'(x) \) cross the x-axis where \( f(x) \) has local maxima or minima?
2. How do the signs of \( f''(x) \) relate to the concavity of \( f(x) \)?
3. What happens to \( f'(x) \) at inflection points of \( f(x) \)?
4. How can the behavior of \( f'(x) \) help determine where \( f(x) \) is increasing or decreasing?
5. How does \( f''(x) \) help predict the shape of \( f(x) \)?

### Tip:
To analyze the relationship between \( f(x) \), \( f'(x) \), and \( f''(x) \), always start by identifying where the slopes of the curves are zero (for \( f'(x) \)) and where the slopes are changing the fastest (for \( f''(x) \)).

The curves of three polynomials that are related to each other through differentiation of the function f(x) are shown below. Drag the points that correspond to the functions f(x), f'(x), and f''(x) to any point on the curves that match them. Each of your selected curves should have the color that corresponds to your chosen function: orange for f(x), blue for f'(x), and green for f''(x).

Learn how to differentiate and identify f(x), f'(x), and f''(x) from polynomial curves by analyzing the relationships between them. This problem focuses on the principles of differentiation, making it ideal for Grades 11-12.

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