Let f (x) = x³ + 4x² + 2x + 2. Determine the interval in which f (x) is concave upward. Note: Format your answer in interval notation, like this:(_, _). Retain any fractions.

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Let f (x) = x³ + 4x² + 2x + 2.
Determine the interval in which f (x) is concave upward.
Note: Format your answer in interval notation, like this:(_, _). Retain any
fractions.
Transcribed Image Text:Let f (x) = x³ + 4x² + 2x + 2. Determine the interval in which f (x) is concave upward. Note: Format your answer in interval notation, like this:(_, _). Retain any fractions.
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