Provide an Appropriate Response $\text { Does the curve } y = \sqrt { x } \text { ever have a negative slope? If so, where? Give reasons for your answer. }$

question 164

Essay

Provide an appropriate response.
- $\text { Does the curve } y = \sqrt { x } \text { ever have a negative slope? If so, where? Give reasons for your answer. }$

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