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Math does a positive derivative always mean increasing

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Answer:

Yes.

General Formulas and Concepts:

Calculus

Differentiation

Explanation:

The definition of a derivative is the slope of the tangent line.

If the derivative is positive, it tells us that the rate of which the curve is changing is increasing.

∴ that means that a positive derivative tells that the curve is increasing.

Topic: AP Calculus AB/BC (Calculus I/I + II)

Unit: Differentiation

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