Q. 4 - Precalculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities

Question

The function $f\left(x\right)=x^2$ is decreasing on the interval _____.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The function $f\left(x\right)=x^2$ is decreasing on the interval $(-\infty ,0)$.

Step 1. Given information

We have been given a statement as: The function $f\left(x\right)=x^2$ is decreasing on the interval _________. 

We have to fill in the blank.

Step 2. Analyze the graph of the given function

The graph of the function $f\left(x\right)=x^2$ is:

Therefore, the function is decreasing on the interval $(-\infty ,0)$.