Use a Graphing Calculator to Determine Approximately the Intervals on Which

question 100

Essay

Use a graphing calculator to determine approximately the intervals on which the function is increasing, and on which $f$
is decreasing. $f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } + 6 x ^ { 3 } + x ^ { 2 } - 24 x + 16$

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Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique aimed at reducing phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation exercises.

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