Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Explain why a differentiable function f:R→Rf:\mathbb R\to\mathbb R whose derivative satisfies f′(x)>0f'(x)>0 for every x∈Rx\in\mathbb R cannot possess a local maximum or a local minimum anywhere on R\mathbb R. Your explanation should clearly connect the sign of the derivative with the behaviour of the function.

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