Questions: Consider the function graphed at right. The function has a Select an answer of at x= The function is increasing on the interval(s): The function is decreasing on the interval(s):
Transcript text: Consider the function graphed at right.
The function has a Select an answer of $\square$ at $x=$ $\square$
The function is increasing on the interval(s):
$\square$
The function is decreasing on the interval(s):
$\square$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Type of Critical Point
The function has a maximum at \( x = 2 \). This is because the graph reaches its highest point at \( x = 2 \).
Step 2: Determine the Intervals of Increase
The function is increasing on the interval \((- \infty, 2)\). This is because the graph is rising as it approaches \( x = 2 \) from the left.
Step 3: Determine the Intervals of Decrease
The function is decreasing on the interval \((2, \infty)\). This is because the graph is falling as it moves away from \( x = 2 \) to the right.
Final Answer
The function has a maximum at \( x = 2 \).
The function is increasing on the interval \((- \infty, 2)\).
The function is decreasing on the interval \((2, \infty)\).