The Graph of the Derivative $f ^ { \prime } ( x )$

question 78

Short Answer

The graph of the derivative $f ^ { \prime } ( x )$ of a continuous function $\mathrm { f }$ is shown. On what intervals is $f$ decreasing?

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Definitions:

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