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select the correct answer. which statement describes the end behavior o…

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select the correct answer.

which statement describes the end behavior of this function?
\\(f(x) = \log(x - 2)\\)

as the value of \\(x\\) decreases, the value of \\(f(x)\\) moves toward positive infinity.
as the value of \\(x\\) increases, the value of \\(f(x)\\) moves toward positive infinity.
as the value of \\(x\\) increases, the value of \\(f(x)\\) moves toward negative infinity.
as the value of \\(x\\) decreases, the value of \\(f(x)\\) moves toward a constant.

Explanation:

Analyze the domain of the function

$$ LATEXBLOCK0 $$

Evaluate behavior as x increases

$$ LATEXBLOCK1 $$

Evaluate behavior as x approaches the vertical asymptote

$$ LATEXBLOCK2 $$

Answer:

  • As the value of \(x\) decreases, the value of \(f(x)\) moves toward positive infinity.
  • As the value of \(x\) increases, the value of \(f(x)\) moves toward positive infinity. (Correct answer)
  • As the value of \(x\) increases, the value of \(f(x)\) moves toward negative infinity.
  • As the value of \(x\) decreases, the value of \(f(x)\) moves toward a constant.