Convexity and concavity of a function

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The discussion centers on proving that the second derivative of a function, f(x), changes sign across the entire real line given specific conditions. The conditions include that f(x) is defined on (-∞, +∞) with a second derivative everywhere, the limit of (f(x) - |x|) approaches 0 as |x| approaches infinity, and there exists an x_0 in R such that f(x_0) ≤ 0. These conditions imply that f(x) cannot maintain a consistent convex or concave shape throughout its domain, leading to the conclusion that f''(x) must change sign.

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here is the problem:
we know that
(1) f(x) is defined on (-\infty, +\infty), and f(x) has the second derivative everywhere,
(2) lim_{|x|\rightarrow+\infty}(f(x)-|x|)=0,
(3) there is x_0\in R such that f(x_0)\leq0
how do we prove that f"(x) changes sign on (-\infty, +\infty)?

I can imagine that the graph of f(x) can't be always convex or concave on the real line, but how do I put it in hard argument?
 
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Funny you did not get an answer yet, as I consider this an interesting problem. The conclusion seems to be so obvious when you try to draw the graph.
 

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