We are given a second derivative of a function, g(x) and a critical point. g''(x) = 24x — 12 and x=2 is a critical point of the function g(x). Find the concavity at x=2. Concave downward None of these It is not possible to decide with given information. Concave upward

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We are given a second derivative of a function, g(x) and a critical point.
g''(x) = 24x12 and x=2 is a critical point of the function g(x).
Find the concavity at x=2.
Concave downward
None of these
It is not possible to decide with given information.
Concave upward
Transcribed Image Text:We are given a second derivative of a function, g(x) and a critical point. g''(x) = 24x12 and x=2 is a critical point of the function g(x). Find the concavity at x=2. Concave downward None of these It is not possible to decide with given information. Concave upward
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