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The curve is \"\" and \"\".

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Consider \"\".

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Apply derivative on each side with respect to \"\".

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Consider \"\".

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Apply derivative on each side with respect to \"\".

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Find \"\".

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Find \"\".

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Consider \"\".

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Concave upwards \"\"

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Multiplying by negative sign will reverse the inequality.

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Secant value is negative in second and third quadrant that is \"\".

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Hence, the curve is concave upwards in \"\".

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The curve is concave upwards in \"\".