As a curve approaches a maximum point, the slope will
A) increase before and after the maximum point.
B) remain constant on either side of the maximum point.
C) be negative, then positive after the maximum point.
D) be positive, then negative after the maximum point.

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As a curve approaches a maximum point, the slope will be positive before the maximum point and become zero at the maximum point. After the maximum point, the slope will be negative. So, the correct choice is D.

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