1. The problem asks for the range of the function shown in the graph. 2. From the description, the function behaves like an exponential function that starts near $y = -2$ for $x < 0$ and then increases rapidly for $x > 0$. 3. Exponential functions generally have ranges of the form $y > k$ or $y < k$ where $k$ is a horizontal asymptote. 4. Since the graph starts near $y = -2$ and then increases without bound, the horizontal asymptote is approximately $y = -2$. 5. Therefore, the range is all $y$ values greater than $-2$, or $-2 < y < \infty$. 6. Comparing this to the options given: - Option A: $-3 < y < \infty$ - Option B: $-\infty < y < 3$ 7. The closest correct range is option A, since the lower bound is near $-3$ and the function increases to infinity. Final answer: **A. $-3 < y < \infty$**