State the open intervals over which the function is (a) increasing. (b) decreasing, and (c) constant. (a) Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. 10- O A. The function is increasing over the open interval(s) (Type your answer in interval notation. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) (3,5) (6,5) O B. The function is never increasing. 4- 2- (-6.0 -10 4 (-2,-5) -6- 10

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**Educational Content: Analysis of a Function's Intervals of Increase, Decrease, and Constancy**

### Problem Statement:
State the open intervals over which the function is:
- (a) Increasing
- (b) Decreasing
- (c) Constant

#### Graph of the Function:
The graph displayed on a coordinate plane provides the function's behavior:
1. The graph includes an arrow beginning from negative infinity along the x-axis, passing through the point (-6, 6).
2. From (-6, 6), the graph decreases to the point (-2, -5).
3. From (-2, -5), the graph increases through the point (3.5, 6) and continues to (6,6).
4. The graph remains constant from (3.5, 6) to (6,6), continuing with an increase beyond this point.

#### Diagram Key Points:
- (-6, 6)
- (-2, -5)
- (3.5, 6)
- (6, 6)

#### Intervals:
Using the graph, identify intervals:
- **Increasing Intervals:** 
- **Decreasing Intervals:** 
- **Constant Intervals:** 

### Activity
(a) Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.

- **A.** The function is increasing over the open interval(s) \_\_\_\_ .  
(Type your answer in interval notation. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)

- **B.** The function is never increasing.

### Explanation:

Upon examining the graph:
- The function decreases from \(x = -\infty\) to \(x = -2\).
- Then increases from \(x = -2\) to \(x = 3.5\).
- Constant from \(x = 3.5\) to \(x = 6\).
- Continues to increase from \(x = 6\) to \(x = \infty\).

Therefore, 
- Increasing interval(s): \((-2, 3.5) \cup (6, \infty)\).

Please select option A and input the correct intervals in interval notation.
Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Content: Analysis of a Function's Intervals of Increase, Decrease, and Constancy** ### Problem Statement: State the open intervals over which the function is: - (a) Increasing - (b) Decreasing - (c) Constant #### Graph of the Function: The graph displayed on a coordinate plane provides the function's behavior: 1. The graph includes an arrow beginning from negative infinity along the x-axis, passing through the point (-6, 6). 2. From (-6, 6), the graph decreases to the point (-2, -5). 3. From (-2, -5), the graph increases through the point (3.5, 6) and continues to (6,6). 4. The graph remains constant from (3.5, 6) to (6,6), continuing with an increase beyond this point. #### Diagram Key Points: - (-6, 6) - (-2, -5) - (3.5, 6) - (6, 6) #### Intervals: Using the graph, identify intervals: - **Increasing Intervals:** - **Decreasing Intervals:** - **Constant Intervals:** ### Activity (a) Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. - **A.** The function is increasing over the open interval(s) \_\_\_\_ . (Type your answer in interval notation. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) - **B.** The function is never increasing. ### Explanation: Upon examining the graph: - The function decreases from \(x = -\infty\) to \(x = -2\). - Then increases from \(x = -2\) to \(x = 3.5\). - Constant from \(x = 3.5\) to \(x = 6\). - Continues to increase from \(x = 6\) to \(x = \infty\). Therefore, - Increasing interval(s): \((-2, 3.5) \cup (6, \infty)\). Please select option A and input the correct intervals in interval notation.
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