Determine Where the Function Is Increasing and Where It Is $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 3$$

question 192

Multiple Choice

Determine where the function is increasing and where it is decreasing.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 3$$

• A) increasing on \(( - \infty , - 1 )\)
• decreasing on \(( - 1 , \infty )\)
• B) increasing on \(( - 1 , \infty )\)
• decreasing on \(( - \infty , - 1 )\)
• C) increasing on \(( - 2 , \infty )\)
• D) increasing on \(( - \infty , - 2 )\)
• decreasing on \(( - \infty , - 2 )\)
• decreasing on \(( - 2 , \infty )\)

Identify transactions that are considered noncash investing and financing activities and understand their disclosure.

Recognize examples of cash flows from operating activities.

Know the difference between direct and indirect methods for preparing the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows.

Understand how cash flows from financing activities are reported.

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