Given the following graph, state the intervals concave down

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Start date May 28, 2020
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The discussion focuses on identifying intervals of concavity based on the given graph. It states that the second derivative is zero for x > 0, indicating a potential inflection point. The interval -6 < x < -2 is identified as concave up. Additionally, x = -2 is confirmed as the point of inflection. Overall, the analysis emphasizes the relationship between the second derivative and the concavity of the function.

May 28, 2020

angela107

Homework Statement: Is this answer correct?

Relevant Equations: n/a

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May 28, 2020

LuccaP4

I think is correct. The second derivative in ##x>0## equals ##0## and in ##-6<x<-2## the function is concave up.
## x=-2 ## would be the point of inflection.

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