28 Oct 2021
Problem 9a
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Section 4.3: Derivatives and Shapes of Curves
Chapter 4: Applications of Differentiation
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Given information
Given the function is .
The main objective is to find the intervals on which is increasing or decreasing.
Increasing and Decreasing:
A function is increasing on an interval, if on that interval.
A function is decreasing on an interval, if on that interval.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Find :
To find the critical numbers solve .
So, the critical numbers are .