Suppose that the derivative of a certain polynomial g(x) is g'(x) = 3x² + 12x + 15. On which interval(s) is g(x) concave upward? On which intervals is g(x) concave downwards? List the x-coordinates of any inflection points of g(x).

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5. Suppose that the derivative of a certain polynomial g(x) is g'(x) = 3x² + 12x + 15. On which interval(s) is g(x)
concave upward? On which intervals is g(x) concave downwards? List the x-coordinates of any inflection points of g(x).
Transcribed Image Text:5. Suppose that the derivative of a certain polynomial g(x) is g'(x) = 3x² + 12x + 15. On which interval(s) is g(x) concave upward? On which intervals is g(x) concave downwards? List the x-coordinates of any inflection points of g(x).
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