The relation defines implicitly as a differentiable function of on where

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The relation x2+y2=25x^{2}+y^{2}=25 defines yy implicitly as a differentiable function of xx on (−5,5)(-5,5) where y>0y>0. Which statement about the concavity of the graph of this function on (−5,5)(-5,5) is true? (a) The graph is concave down on (−5,0)(-5,0) and concave up on (0,5)(0,5). (b) The graph is concave down on the entire interval. (c) The graph is concave up on the entire interval. (d) The graph changes concavity at x=±12.5x=\pm\sqrt{12.5}."

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