Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Define F(x)=7(x2−1)(x2+2x+3).F(x)=7(x^{2}-1)(x^{2}+2x+3). (a) Find F′(x)F'(x) and write your result as a single simplified polynomial. (b) Factorise F′(x)F'(x) completely. (c) Evaluate F′(1)F'(1) and F′(−1)F'(-1), and comment on any symmetry you observe. (d) Using your factorised form, determine all real intervals on which F(x)F(x) is increasing.

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