1. **Problem Statement:**
We are given the graph of the derivative $f'$ of a twice-differentiable function $f$ on the domain $(-9,9)$.
We want to analyze the behavior of $f$, $f'$, and $f''$ on the interval $(6,9)$ based on the graph of $f'$.
2. **Given Information:**
- $f'$ is positive and decreasing on $(6,9)$.
- Points of inflection of $f'$ occur at $x=-4,0,2,5$.
3. **Recall Important Concepts:**
- $f'(x)$ is the slope of $f(x)$.
- $f''(x)$ is the derivative of $f'(x)$, indicating the concavity of $f$.
- If $f'(x) > 0$, then $f$ is increasing.
- If $f'(x)$ is decreasing, then $f''(x) < 0$.
4. **Analyze $f'$ on $(6,9)$:**
- Since $f'(x) > 0$, $f$ is increasing on $(6,9)$.
- Since $f'(x)$ is decreasing, $f''(x) < 0$ on $(6,9)$.
5. **Summarize the behavior:**
- $f'$ is positive and decreasing.
- $f$ is increasing because $f' > 0$.
- $f''$ is negative because $f'$ is decreasing.
**Final answers:**
- The graph of $f'$ on $(6,9)$ is **positive**, **decreasing**, and **concave down** (since $f''<0$).
- On $(6,9)$, $f$ is **increasing** because $f' > 0$.
- On $(6,9)$, $f''$ is **negative** because $f'$ is decreasing.
Derivative Interval Analysis D361D1
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