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OpenStudy (anonymous):

its says determine where the function is concave upward and where it is concave downward. f(x)=x^4-6x^3+2x+8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

find the second derivative

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok i have that now how do i know if where it concave upward and downward

OpenStudy (anonymous):

concave up means the 2nd derivative is positive, and the opposite for concave down.

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