As a Curve Approaches a Maximum Point, the Slope Will

question 81

Multiple Choice

As a curve approaches a maximum point, the slope will

• A) be positive, then negative after the maximum point.
• B) remain constant on either side of the maximum point.
• C) be negative, then positive after the maximum point.
• D) increase before and after the maximum point.

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