2)Find the first and second derivative of the function for x greater than zero. f(x)= ln(x) f '(x) =  f ''(x) =  i)Is the first derivative positive or negative? ii)Is the second derivative positive or negative?    iii)Which of the following describes the graph of y = ln x? Decreasing and concave down Increasing and concave up     Decreasing and concave up Increasing and concave down

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2)Find the first and second derivative of the function for x greater than zero.

f(x)= ln(x)

f '(x) = 

f ''(x) = 

i)Is the first derivative positive or negative?

ii)Is the second derivative positive or negative?   

iii)Which of the following describes the graph of y = ln x?

Decreasing and concave down
Increasing and concave up    
Decreasing and concave up
Increasing and concave down
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