Which statement is true? The function is only increasing when x ≥ −8. The function is only increasing when x ≥ 0. The function is always decreasing. The function is always increasing.

THE FUNCTION IS ALWAYS INCREASING.

Complete question: The graph of f(x)= power of 3√x + 8 is shown.

Step-by-step explanation:

See attachment for the missing graph.

when x = -16 ; y = -2

when x = -12 ; y = -1.5

when x = -8 ; y = 0

when x = -6 ; y = 1.25

when x = 0 ; y = 2

when x = 6 ; y = 2.5

As the value of x increases, so does the value of y. Thus, the function is always increasing. 

d

step-by-step explanation:

by observation, we can see that the the graph is simply the graph of y = |x| that has been shifted 4 units downwards and 3 units to the left.

we can recognize in choice d :

y = | x + 3 |   - 4 (rewriting in general form)

y = | x - (- 3) |   - 4

the "-4 " term means   that the graph has been shifted by 4 units in the negative y direction

the "-3 " term means   that the graph has been shifted by 3 units in the negative x direction

this matches our observation of the graph described above.

50 min

step-by-step explanation:

they will be decreasing both their times in half

60 / 2 = 30

40/2 = 20

30 + 20 = 50