The graph of a differentiable function is described as follows: • is decreasing on and
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Problem
The graph of a differentiable function g is described as follows:
• g is decreasing on (0,2) and (4,6).
• g is increasing on (2,4).
• The tangent line to g is horizontal at x=2 and at x=4.
Which of the following sign charts for g′ on (0,6) is consistent with this information?
(a) g′>0 on (0,2), g′=0 at x=2, g′<0 on (2,4), g′=0 at x=4, and g′>0 on (4,6).
(b) g′<0 on (0,2), g′=0 at x=2, g′>0 on (2,4), g′=0 at x=4, and g′<0 on (4,6).
(c) g′>0 on (0,2), g′=0 at x=2, g′>0 on (2,4), g′=0 at x=4, and g′<0 on (4,6).
(d) g′<0 on (0,2), g′=0 at x=2, g′>0 on (2,4), g′=0 at x=4, and g′>0 on (4,6).