The graph of the function f(x) = (x + 2)(x + 6) is shown below.

on a coordinate plane, a parabola opens up. it goes through (negative 6, 0), has a vertex at (negative 4, negative 4), and goes through (negative 2, 0).

which statement about the function is true?

the function is positive for all real values of x where

x > –4.

the function is negative for all real values of x where

–6 < x < –2.

the function is positive for all real values of x where

x < –6 or x > –3.

the function is negative for all real values of x where

x < –2.