Question

find the open interval(s) where the following function is increasing, decreasing, or constant. express your answer in interval notation.

Explanation:

Identify the interval where the function is increasing

$$ (-\infty, -4) $$

Identify the interval where the function is constant

$$ (-4, -3) $$

Identify the interval where the function is decreasing

$$ (-3, \infty) $$

Answer:

Increasing: \((-\infty, -4)\)
Constant: \((-4, -3)\)
Decreasing: \((-3, \infty)\)