Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - Strengthen Your Understanding - Page 130: 12

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

Take the parabola $y=x^2$, which is concave up. The rate of change of the parabola becomes more positive for all positive $x$ and less negative for all negative $x$. However, there is a minimum point at $x=0$, not a maximum point. This disproves the statement.
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