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If you can show that the derivative of a function is always positive then the function is increasing and if you can show that the derivative is always negative then the function is decreasing.
Towards Maclaurin
Age 16 to 18
Challenge Level 
If you can show that the derivative of a function is always positive then the function is increasing and if you can show that the derivative is always negative then the function is decreasing.
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