Find the Intervals of Increase and Decrease For $f ( x ) = \frac { 8 x - 1 } { - 2 x + 10 }$

question 11

Multiple Choice

Find the intervals of increase and decrease for $f ( x ) = \frac { 8 x - 1 } { - 2 x + 10 }$ .Round numbers to two decimal places,if necessary.

• A)Increasing on x 0.12 and on x > 5,decreasing on 0.12 < x 5
• B)Increasing on 0.12 < x 5,decreasing on x 0.12 and on x > 5
• C)Increasing on x < 5 and x > 5
• D)Increasing on x < 5,decreasing on x > 5

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