Figure 1-4 -Refer to Figure 1-4.Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 53

Multiple Choice

Figure 1-4

-Refer to Figure 1-4.Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The slope of the tangent at E is positive.
• B)The slope of the tangent at F is negative.
• C)The slope of the tangent at E and the slope of the tangent at F are equal.
• D)Neither the slope of the tangent at E nor the slope of the tangent at F are equal to zero.

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Definitions:

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