3. Starting at time t = 0 years, the population of fish in a lake increases, but the rate of increase of the fish population slows down. Let P = f(t) be the number of fish in the lake after t f(t) years. (a) Sketch a possible graph of the function f on the axes shown to the right. (b) For each of the following, circle the correct response. Briefly explain your reasoning. i. f(t) is ( positive / negative ). ii. f'(t) is ( positive / negative ). i. f"(t) is ( positive / negative ). iv. f'(t) is ( increasing / decreasing ).

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3. Starting at time t = 0 years, the population of fish in a lake
increases, but the rate of increase of the fish population slows
down. Let P = f(t) be the number of fish in the lake after t
f(t)
years.
(a) Sketch a possible graph of the function f on the axes
shown to the right.
(b) For each of the following, circle the correct response.
Briefly explain your reasoning.
t
i. f(t) is ( positive / negative ).
ii. f'(t) is ( positive / negative ).
iii. f"(t) is ( positive / negative ).
iv. f'(t) is ( increasing / decreasing ).
Transcribed Image Text:3. Starting at time t = 0 years, the population of fish in a lake increases, but the rate of increase of the fish population slows down. Let P = f(t) be the number of fish in the lake after t f(t) years. (a) Sketch a possible graph of the function f on the axes shown to the right. (b) For each of the following, circle the correct response. Briefly explain your reasoning. t i. f(t) is ( positive / negative ). ii. f'(t) is ( positive / negative ). iii. f"(t) is ( positive / negative ). iv. f'(t) is ( increasing / decreasing ).
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