The illustration below shows the graph of y as a function of x. Complete the sentences below based on the graph of the function.
As x increases, y _
The rate of change for y as a function of x is _
therefore the function is_
For all values of x, the function value y_ 0
The y-intercept of the graph is the function value y=_
When x=6 equals, 6, the function value y=_