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**Problem Statement:**

Suppose that \( f(x) \) has one critical point, at \( x = -5 \). Suppose \( f'(x) \) also has the following values:

\[
\begin{array}{c|c|c|c}
x & -6 & -5 & -4 \\
\hline
f'(x) & + & 0 & + \\
\end{array}
\]

Which of the following could be a graph of \( y = f(x) \)?

**Explanation of Graphs:**

There are four graphs presented, each with different behavior around the point \( x = -5 \), which corresponds to the critical point:

1. **Top Left Graph:**
   - Starts from positive \( y \)-values and decreases through the critical point.
   - Has a minimum point around \( x = -5 \), then starts increasing.

2. **Top Right Graph:**
   - Starts with increasing \( y \)-values, passes through a minimum, and continues increasing.
   - The transition is smooth around the critical point.

3. **Bottom Left Graph:**
   - Shows an inverted U-shape.
   - Indicates no minimum or maximum at the critical point, unlikely to represent the given derivative information.

4. **Bottom Right Graph:**
   - Displays a U-shape, indicating a minimum around \( x = -5 \).
   - Indicates increasing slope on either side of the critical point.

The key is to identify the graph that matches the derivative behavior:
- At \( x = -5 \), \( f'(x) = 0 \) indicates a horizontal tangent, suggesting a local minimum or maximum.
- Positive derivative signs on either side (\( x = -6 \) and \( x = -4 \)) suggest a local minimum at \( x = -5 \).

Based on the above analysis, the **bottom right graph** is likely the correct graph of \( y = f(x) \), as it demonstrates a local minimum at \( x = -5 \) with a horizontal tangent and increasing values on either side.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Suppose that \( f(x) \) has one critical point, at \( x = -5 \). Suppose \( f'(x) \) also has the following values: \[ \begin{array}{c|c|c|c} x & -6 & -5 & -4 \\ \hline f'(x) & + & 0 & + \\ \end{array} \] Which of the following could be a graph of \( y = f(x) \)? **Explanation of Graphs:** There are four graphs presented, each with different behavior around the point \( x = -5 \), which corresponds to the critical point: 1. **Top Left Graph:** - Starts from positive \( y \)-values and decreases through the critical point. - Has a minimum point around \( x = -5 \), then starts increasing. 2. **Top Right Graph:** - Starts with increasing \( y \)-values, passes through a minimum, and continues increasing. - The transition is smooth around the critical point. 3. **Bottom Left Graph:** - Shows an inverted U-shape. - Indicates no minimum or maximum at the critical point, unlikely to represent the given derivative information. 4. **Bottom Right Graph:** - Displays a U-shape, indicating a minimum around \( x = -5 \). - Indicates increasing slope on either side of the critical point. The key is to identify the graph that matches the derivative behavior: - At \( x = -5 \), \( f'(x) = 0 \) indicates a horizontal tangent, suggesting a local minimum or maximum. - Positive derivative signs on either side (\( x = -6 \) and \( x = -4 \)) suggest a local minimum at \( x = -5 \). Based on the above analysis, the **bottom right graph** is likely the correct graph of \( y = f(x) \), as it demonstrates a local minimum at \( x = -5 \) with a horizontal tangent and increasing values on either side.
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