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

question 285

Multiple Choice

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

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

---

Definitions:

United States

A country located primarily in North America, consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.

Telecommuting

The practice of working from a remote location, often a home office, through the use of technology.

Exploited

The act of using someone or something unfairly for one's own advantage, particularly in regards to labor or resources.

Service Workers

Individuals employed in jobs that provide services rather than goods, including sectors such as healthcare, education, and hospitality.