Use the Graph of the Function Given Below to Estimate

question 39

Multiple Choice

Use the graph of the function given below to estimate the open intervals on which the function is increasing or decreasing.

• A)increasing on ; decreasing on
• B)increasing on ; decreasing on
• C)increasing on ; decreasing on
• D)increasing on ; decreasing on
• E)increasing on ; decreasing on

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