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The given problem involves analyzing a graph of a function \( f(x) \) and determining the signs of the function \( f \), its first derivative \( f' \) (slope), and its second derivative \( f'' \) (concavity) at five labeled points: A, B, C, D, and E.

### Steps to solve:
- **\( f(x) \)**: This indicates whether the function's value is positive, negative, or zero at each point.
- **\( f'(x) \)**: The slope of the tangent at a point (first derivative) tells if the function is increasing or decreasing.
  - \( f'(x) > 0 \): Function is increasing.
  - \( f'(x) < 0 \): Function is decreasing.
  - \( f'(x) = 0 \): Indicates a critical point, which could be a local max, min, or inflection point.
- **\( f''(x) \)**: The concavity of the function (second derivative) tells if the function is concave up or concave down.
  - \( f''(x) > 0 \): Concave up.
  - \( f''(x) < 0 \): Concave down.

### Let's analyze each point:

1. **Point A**: 
   - \( f(x) < 0 \) (since it is below the x-axis).
   - \( f'(x) = 0 \) (since it is a flat point, likely a local minimum).
   - \( f''(x) > 0 \) (since it is concave up).

2. **Point B**: 
   - \( f(x) = 0 \) (on the x-axis).
   - \( f'(x) > 0 \) (function is increasing as we move right from B).
   - \( f''(x) > 0 \) (since it is still concave up).

3. **Point C**: 
   - \( f(x) > 0 \) (since it is above the x-axis).
   - \( f'(x) = 0 \) (since it is a flat point, likely a local maximum).
   - \( f''(x) < 0 \) (since it is concave down).

4. **Point D**: 
   - \( f(x) > 0 \) (since it is above the x-axis).
   - \( f'(x) < 0 \) (function is decreasing as we move right from D).
   - \( f''(x) < 0 \) (concave down).

5. **Point E**: 
   - \( f(x) < 0 \) (since it is below the x-axis).
   - \( f'(x) < 0 \) (function is decreasing as we move right from E).
   - \( f''(x) > 0 \) (since it is concave up).

### Final table of signs:

| Point | \( f \)   | \( f' \) | \( f'' \) |
|-------|-----------|----------|-----------|
| A     | -         | 0        | +         |
| B     | 0         | +        | +         |
| C     | +         | 0        | -         |
| D     | +         | -        | -         |
| E     | -         | -        | +         |

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Here are some relative questions:
1. How can the sign of the second derivative influence the shape of the graph?
2. Why is \( f'(x) = 0 \) at local maximum and minimum points?
3. How would inflection points affect both the first and second derivatives?
4. Can a point exist where both the first and second derivatives are zero? What does that imply?
5. How can concavity help in determining the nature of critical points?

**Tip**: Always check concavity (second derivative) when the first derivative is zero to classify critical points accurately.

At exactly two of the labeled points in the figure below, which shows a function f, the derivative f' is zero; the second derivative f'' is not zero at any of the labeled points. Select the correct signs for each of f, f', and f'' at each marked point A, B, C, D, and E.

Analyze the signs of a function and its first and second derivatives at five labeled points on a graph. This problem explores the concepts of critical points, concavity, and the behavior of functions using calculus.

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