Exhibit 1-13
-Compare the slopes of the tangents at points a and b in Exhibit 1-11. Which of the following statements is true?
A) The slope at a is positive, and the slope at b is negative.
B) The slope at a is negative, and the slope at b is positive.
C) The slope is positive at both a and b.
D) The slope is negative at both a and b.
E) The slope at a is equal to the slope at b.

Question

Exhibit 1-13  
-Compare the slopes of the tangents at points a and b in Exhibit 1-11. Which of the following statements is true?
A) The slope at a is positive, and the slope at b is negative. 
B) The slope at a is negative, and the slope at b is positive. 
C) The slope is positive at both a and b. 
D) The slope is negative at both a and b. 
E) The slope at a is equal to the slope at b.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope at point a is positive, indicating an upward trend, while the slope at point b is negative, indicating a downward trend.