1. Consider the function shown in the graph below. For what values of the independent variable does it increase? For what values of the independent variable does it decrease? For what values of the independent variable is it concave up? For what values of the independent variable is it concave down? For what values of the independent variable it has a local maximum? For what values of the independent variable it has a local minimum?
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From the graph, we can see that the function increases from approximately -3 to -2. Therefore, the values of the independent variable for which the function increases are between -3 and -2. Similarly, the function decreases from approximately -2 to -1. Show more…
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