Let's analyze the graph in the image to determine the correct inequality describing the range of the function.

Observations:

• The function is a straight line starting from a closed point at $y = -2$ (on the left side) and extending to an open point at $y = 2$ (on the right side).
• The line increases linearly from $y = -2$ to $y = 2$.
• Since the point at $y = -2$ is closed, the value $y = -2$ is included in the range, whereas $y = 2$ is not included because of the open point.

Range of the function:

The range of the function includes all values of $y$ between $-2$ and $2$, including $-2$ but not $2$.

Thus, the correct inequality that describes the range is: $-2 \leq y < 2$

This corresponds to the third option:

• $-2 \leq y < 2$

Would you like more details or further clarification? Here are some related questions you might consider:

1. How do you find the domain of a function from its graph?
2. What does an open versus closed point indicate about a function's range?
3. Can a function have the same domain and range? Under what circumstances?
4. What is the difference between the domain and the range of a function?
5. How does the slope of a line affect the range of a linear function?

Tip: Always pay attention to open and closed points on a graph—they indicate whether boundary values are included or excluded in the domain or range.