Question

Which statement best describes the rate of change of the function below over the interval x < -6?

f(x) = -(x + 6)2 + 5
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

(-6,5) is turning point,so the rate of chage means the gradient on the left hand side of the TP

Answer 2

so does this mean its negative and decreasing?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

for x < 6 it is decreasing but it is positive