Which statement is true? The function is only increasing when x ≥ −8. The function is only increasing when x ≥ 0. The function is always decreasing. The function is always increasing.

THE FUNCTION IS ALWAYS INCREASING.

Complete question: The graph of f(x)= power of 3√x + 8 is shown.

Step-by-step explanation:

See attachment for the missing graph.

when x = -16 ; y = -2

when x = -12 ; y = -1.5

when x = -8 ; y = 0

when x = -6 ; y = 1.25

when x = 0 ; y = 2

when x = 6 ; y = 2.5

As the value of x increases, so does the value of y. Thus, the function is always increasing. 

explanation:

previous steps have made pa≅ pb ≅ st ≅ su. setting the compass width to ab allows you to make tu the same length. then δstu ≅ δpab by the sss congruence postulate, and ∠p ≅ ∠s by the reason cpctc.