1 The x-intercept is the value of x where the graph intersects the x-axis. The graph crosses the x-axis at x = 1. This statement is true.
2 The y-intercept is the value of y where the graph intersects the y-axis. The graph crosses the y-axis at y = -2. This statement is false.
3 The horizontal asymptote is the value of y to which the graph approaches but never reaches. This value seems to be y = -3, thus this statement is true.
4 The range is the set of values of y where the function exists. The graph exists only for values of y greater than -3. This statement is true.
5 We can give x any real value and the function exists, i.e., any vertical line would eventually intersect the graph. This statement is true.
To find the domain of a function when we are given the graph, we use the vertical line test. This consists of drawing an imaginary vertical line throughout the x-axis. If the line intersects the graph, that value of x is part of the domain.
This imaginary exercise gives us the centainty that there is no value of x that won't intercept the graph, thus the domain is the set of all the real values.
6 We can see the graph is positive exactly when the function has its x-intercept, thus This statement is true.
7 As x increases, y goes to infinity. The value of -3 is not a number where f(x) approaches when x increases, but when x decreases. This statement is false.
