Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 1 - Functions and Their Graphs - Section 1.4 Library of Functions; Piecewise-defined Functions - 1.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 85: 7

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

The cube function, $f(x)=\sqrt [3] x$ is odd. However, the function is increasing, not decreasing, on the interval $(-\infty,\infty)$. Consider the function values at these two points: $f(1)=\sqrt [3] 1=1$ while $f(27)=\sqrt[3]{27}=3$ This means that as $x$ increases, $y$ increases as well. So, the statement is False.
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