The function is
.
Apply first derivative on each side with respect to
.
.
.
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Apply second derivative on each side with respect to
.
.
.
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Determine the values of
at which
or
is not exist.
.
.
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Simplify the expression is,
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or
.
and 
The values of
and
.
Test for concavity in the intervals
,
and
.
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Conclusion | \
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Concave downward \ | \
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Concave downward | \
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Concave upward | \
The function is concave downward in the interval
and
.
The function is concave upward in the interval
.