Use the Graph to Find the Intervals on Which It

question 242

Multiple Choice

Use the graph to find the intervals on which it is increasing, decreasing, or constant.
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• A) Decreasing on (-3, -2) and (2, 4); increasing on (-1, 1)
• B) Decreasing on (-3, -2) and (2, 4); increasing on (-1, 1); constant on (-2, -1) and (1, 2)
• C) Decreasing on (-3, -1) and (1, 4); increasing on (-2, 1)
• D) Increasing on (-3, -2) and (2, 4); decreasing on (-1, 1); constant on (-2, -1) and (1, 2)

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Definitions:

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HBr

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1,4-Dibromobutane

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Ethoxycyclopentane

An organic compound featuring an ethoxy group attached to a cyclopentane ring.