14. Consider the function f(x) = xª – 2x?. %3D - a) Find the interval(s) where the function is increasing and the interval(s) where it is decreasing. b) Use the second derivative test to identify local extrema and find their values. c) Find the interval(s) where the function is concave up and the interval(s) where it is concave down.

14. Consider the function f(x) = xª – 2x?. %3D - a) Find the interval(s) where the function is increasing and the interval(s) where it is decreasing. b) Use the second derivative test to identify local extrema and find their values. c) Find the interval(s) where the function is concave up and the interval(s) where it is concave down.

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Chapter3: The Derivative

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