Function analysis - rules

Given a function, f(x), if f'(x)<0 over a certain interval, then f(x) is ____________ over that interval.

• decreasing
• increasing
• concave up
• concave down

Given a function, f(x), if f'(x)>0 over a certain interval, then f(x) is __________ over that interval.

• increasing
• decreasing
• concave up
• concave down

For a function f(x), f''(4)=0 indicates that x=4 is _____________.

• an inflection point
• a critical point
• a relative maximum
• a relative minimum

The concavity of a function is described by its _______________.

• first derivative
• second derivative
• third derivative
• expression

The slope of a function is described by its ____________.

• first derivative
• second derivative
• third derivative
• expression

For a function g(x), g''(3)=-8 indicates that g(x) is ____________ at x=3.

• increasing
• decreasing
• concave up
• concave down

If f '(3) = 0 and f"(3) < 0, then which of the following must be true?

• There is a local max at x=3

• There is a local min at x = 3

• There is an inflection point at x = 3

• There is an x-intercept at x = 3

The graph shown is the DERIVATIVE of f. From the derivative's graph, identify the interval graph where f (the original function) is concave up.

• (-1,1) & (3,4)
• (-3,-2)
• (-2,-1)
• (-3,-1) & (1,3)