Graph Completion Challenge: Determine Increasing and Decreasing Function Trends

Question

Copy the points and complete the graph of the function according to the instructions, if it is not possible explain why.

Is it possible to create an increasing and decreasing function with the two given points?

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Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Is it possible to create a function that goes up and down from 2 points?
00:03 Let's complete the points for the graph
00:12 We can see that the function goes down and up
00:18 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine if it is possible to create a function that is both increasing and decreasing with the two given points, we first identify that we need these points to serve as part of a curve that captures some increasing and decreasing interval logic.

Given the graphical representation of the two points, let's say Point A is approximately at (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and Point B at (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) where x1<x2x_1 < x_2 and y1y_1 and y2y_2 are different.

The challenge is to connect these points so a section of the curve shows an increase in yy value, followed by a section that shows a decrease, or vice versa. This means that:

  • From Point A to Point B, without other constraints, a simple line might just connect increasing or flat, or decreasing, as a linear function.
  • However, if we can have a part of the function increase to a point CC, and then decrease to Point B, or vice versa, a composite or non-linear function allows variability of slopes.

For example, with polynomial functions or sinusoidal pieces, the behavior can vary such that while it rises and then falls, it can pass the given points.

Under continuity and allowing intervals, this scenario is possible. Between these two given points, you can define intervals I1I_1 and I2I_2 such that part of the function f(x)f(x) is increasing over I1I_1 and decreasing over I2I_2.

Therefore, assuming correct choice of path and function forms, it is possible to create such a function.

In conclusion, the capability of implementing both increasing and decreasing sections through strategic function choice and segmentation confirms: Possible.

Answer

Possible