Calculus: Early Transcendentals
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Chapter1: Functions And Models
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Problem 1RCC: (a) What is a function? What are its domain and range? (b) What is the graph of a function? (c) How...
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Transcribed Image Text:### Finding Intervals of Increasing and Decreasing Functions
In this section, we will determine the largest open intervals where given functions are either increasing or decreasing.
#### Problem 24: Increasing
**Function:** \( f(x) = x^2 - 2x + 1 \)
To find where the function is increasing, we will:
1. Calculate the first derivative \( f'(x) \).
2. Determine where \( f'(x) > 0 \).
#### Problem 25: Increasing
**Function:** \( f(x) = \frac{1}{x^2 + 1} \)
Steps to find where the function is increasing:
1. Calculate the first derivative \( f'(x) \).
2. Identify the interval where \( f'(x) > 0 \).
#### Problem 26: Decreasing
**Function:** \( f(x) = x^3 - 4x \)
To find where the function is decreasing, follow these steps:
1. Calculate the first derivative \( f'(x) \).
2. Determine the interval where \( f'(x) < 0 \).
#### Problem 27: Decreasing
**Function:** \( f(x) = \sqrt{4 - x} \)
To determine the interval where this function is decreasing:
1. Find the first derivative \( f'(x) \).
2. Identify where \( f'(x) < 0 \).
By following these steps for each function, you will be able to pinpoint the largest open intervals where each function is changing as specified.
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