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Easy calc problem help (10 pts for best answer)!!?

Let f′(x)=3−5x^2 be the derivative of a continuous function of f.

f is increasing for the interval(s): x=?

f is decreasing for the interval(s): x=?

Could you also write a short explanation so I can understand it?

Thank you!!

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  • 2 years ago

    f is increasing when f' is positive. It's decreasing when f' is negative.

    First, find where f' is 0 or dne:

    0 = 3 − 5x²

    x = ±√⅗

    So the intervals to look at are:

    (-∞, -√⅗)

    (-√⅗, √⅗)

    (√⅗, ∞)

    Pick a value of x that is within each interval to determine the sign of f' in that interval. For example, we can test the first one by looking at x = -1:

    f' = 3 − 5(-1)²

    f' = -2

    f' < 0

    For the next one, look at x = 0:

    f' = 3 − 5(0)²

    f' = 3

    f' > 0

    Finally, look at x = 1:

    f' = 3 − 5(1)²

    f' = -2

    f' < 0

    So f is increasing on the interval (-√⅗, √⅗) and decreasing on the intervals (-∞, -√⅗) and (√⅗, ∞).

  • 2 years ago

    that's easy m8

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