The Graph of a Function Is Sketched Below

question 297

Multiple Choice

The graph of a function is sketched below. ​ ​
Determine the interval on which the function is decreasing.
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• A)(-∞, -3] ∩ [-1, ∞)
• B)​[-3, -1]
• C)​[-1, -1]​
• D)​[1, 3]​
• E)(-∞, -3] ∩ [-1, ∞)​

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