The function is
(A) Strictly decreasing on
(B) Strictly increasing on
(C) Strictly increasing on
(D) Strictly decreasing on
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The function is
(A) Strictly decreasing on
(B) Strictly increasing on
(C) Strictly increasing on
(D) Strictly decreasing on
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
The function needs to be analyzed for intervals where it is strictly increasing or decreasing.
To determine where the function is increasing or decreasing, find the derivative:
Setting the derivative equal to zero to find the critical point:
For , test a value such as :
Since , the function is strictly decreasing on .
For , test a value such as :
Since , the function is strictly increasing on .
Evaluating the given options:
(A) Strictly decreasing on is false, as the function is increasing on .
(B) Strictly increasing on is true.
(C) Strictly increasing on is false, as the function is decreasing on .
(D) Strictly decreasing on is true.
Therefore, options (B) and (D) are correct.
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