Which One of the Following Statements Describes the Shape of the Graph

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements describes the shape of the graph of the function, f(x) = 2x5 - 3x4 + 2x2 - 17x + 31, at the point, x = - 1?

• A)Tangent slopes upwards and graph bends downwards
• B)Tangent slopes downwards and graph bends downwards
• C)Tangent slopes downwards and graph bends upwards
• D)Tangent slopes upwards and graph bends upwards
• E)Tangent is horizontal

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