1. Problem: Find vertical and horizontal asymptotes, intercepts, domain, and range of the rational function with vertical asymptotes at $x=-2$ and $x=2$, and horizontal asymptotes at $y=-1$ and $y=1$.
2. Vertical asymptotes occur where the denominator is zero and the function is undefined. Given: vertical asymptotes at $x=-2$ and $x=2$.
3. Horizontal asymptotes describe end behavior. Given: horizontal asymptotes at $y=-1$ and $y=1$.
4. Intercepts:
- $x$-intercepts are points where $f(x)=0$.
- $y$-intercepts are points where $x=0$.
5. From the graph description and options:
- $x$-intercepts: $3$, $-4$, $-2$, None. Since $x=-2$ is a vertical asymptote, it cannot be an $x$-intercept. The graph likely crosses at $3$ and $-4$. So $x$-intercepts: $3$ and $-4$.
- $y$-intercepts: options $1$, $-2$, $0$, None. The graph likely crosses $y=0$ at $x=0$, so $y$-intercept is $0$.
6. Domain: All real numbers except where vertical asymptotes occur.
Domain: $(-\infty,-2) \cup (-2,2) \cup (2,\infty)$.
7. Range: Since horizontal asymptotes are $y=-1$ and $y=1$, and the graph approaches but does not cross these lines, range excludes these values.
Range: $(-\infty,-1) \cup (-1,1) \cup (1,\infty)$.
Final answers:
Vertical asymptotes: $x=-2$ and $x=2$
Horizontal asymptotes: $y=-1$ and $y=1$
$x$-intercepts: $3$ and $-4$
$y$-intercept: $0$
Domain: $(-\infty,-2) \cup (-2,2) \cup (2,\infty)$
Range: $(-\infty,-1) \cup (-1,1) \cup (1,\infty)$
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