College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.2 - One-to-One Functions; Inverse Functions - 6.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 419: 2

Answer

The function increases in the interval $(0,\infty)$, and it decreases in the interval $(-\infty,0)$

Work Step by Step

A function is increasing in the domain interval when its slope is positive. On the other hand, a function is decreasing in the domain interval when its slope is negative. In this case, the function changes from decreasing to increasing at its vertex (0,0).
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