Find the descending area of the function
Find the descending area of the function
To solve this problem, we'll identify the vertex of the given parabolic function and determine on which side of the vertex the function decreases.
Step 1: Identify the Vertex
The function is in the vertex form . Here, , , and . Thus, the vertex of the parabola is at .
Step 2: Analyze Parabola's Direction
Since (a negative value), the parabola opens downwards. For downward-opening parabolas, the function decreases to the right of its vertex.
Step 3: Determine the Decreasing Domain
Since the parabola decreases for values of greater than the x-coordinate of the vertex, it decreases when .
Therefore, the descending area of the function is .
The correct answer, corresponding to the choices given, is choice 3: .
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