Function Analysis: Finding Decreasing Intervals Between x=-0.45 and x=0.45

Question

In which field does the function decrease?

Green line x=0.45 x=-0.45

Blue line x=0.45 x=0.45

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Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Find the domain where the function decreases
00:03 The function decreases when X values increase and Y values decrease
00:07 Let's start by finding the domains where the function increases
00:13 The function decreases between the increasing domains of the function
00:18 Let's find the exact start and end points of the decreasing domain
00:26 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember that the function increases if the X values and Y values increase simultaneously.

On the other hand, the function decreases if the X values increase and the Y values decrease simultaneously.

In the given graph, we notice that the function increases in the domain where -0.45 < x < 0.45 meaning the Y values are increasing.

Answer

0.45 > x > -0.45