Use a Graphing Device to the Graph of the Function $f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } + 2 x ^ { 3 } - 3 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 4$

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Essay

Use a graphing device to the graph of the function $f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } + 2 x ^ { 3 } - 3 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 4$ . State approximately the intervals on which the function is increasing and on which the function is decreasing.

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Definitions:

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that stores fat and serves as a source of energy, insulation, and cushioning for the body.

Liver

A vital organ that performs essential functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue, which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system and is responsible for body movements.

Brain

The central organ of the nervous system, located in the skull, responsible for processing sensory information and controlling bodily functions and behavior.