Consider the function .

The x-intercepts are at:
NOTE: Note, if there are more than one, separate your answers with a comma.
The y-intercept is at

If , , and are critical points, then can be broken up into the following unique intervals:
(), (), (), ().



For each of the intervals listed below, select the graph best representing the shape of the function in that interval.

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      ():
      ():
      ():

 
1   2
 
3   4

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You can earn partial credit on this problem.