Graph the function f(x) = x^4 - 7x^3 + 12x^2 + 4x - 12 using graphing technology and identify for which values of x the graph is increasing.

a. From x = -3 to x = -2
b. From x = -2 to x = -1
c. From x = 1 to x = 2
d. From x = 2 to x = 3

Question

Graph the function f(x) = x^4 - 7x^3 + 12x^2 + 4x - 12 using graphing technology and identify for which values of x the graph is increasing.

a. From x = -3 to x = -2
b. From x = -2 to x = -1
c. From x = 1 to x = 2
d. From x = 2 to x = 3

anonymous · Answer

@Directrix ?

anonymous · Answer

from 1to 2 you see the graph increasing if you plug it into a graphing program

campbell_st · Answer

what graphing technology do you have..?

campbell_st · Answer

because what you are looking for is which parts of the graph, would a tangent have a positive slope... 

then check that against the given intervals.