Question

Determine where the function is increasing and decreasing.

The function is (3(u^4))-(2(u^3))-(12(u^2))+(18u)-5

Express the answer using interval notation. If the answer includes more than one interval write the intervals separated by the "union" symbol, U.

Answer 1

what class is this for?

Answer 2

Calculus 1

Answer 3

can you take the derivative?

Answer 4

yes, are you asking me what the derivative is or whether or not we're allowed to?

Answer 5

both I guess

Answer 6

The derivative is (6(u-1)^2) (2u+3)