The Polynomial $G ( x ) = - 0.006 x ^ { 4 } + 0.140 x ^ { 3 } - 0.53 x ^ { 2 } + 1.79 x$

question 211

True/False

The polynomial $G ( x ) = - 0.006 x ^ { 4 } + 0.140 x ^ { 3 } - 0.53 x ^ { 2 } + 1.79 x$ measures the concentration of a dye in the bloodstream $x$ seconds after it is injected. Does the concentration increase between 10 and 11 seconds?

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