Suppose the value of $x$ varies from $x=-4$ to $x=-10$.
a. Did $x$ increase or decrease? Select an answer $\vee$
b. If $x$ continues varying in this direction without limit, which of the following is true? Select all that apply.
$x \rightarrow \infty$
$x \rightarrow-\infty$
$x$ increases without bound
$x$ decreases without bound

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Final Answer: The value of $x$ $\boxed{decreased}$.

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Step 1 ：Suppose the value of $x$ varies from $x=-4$ to $x=-10$.

Step 2 ：Compare the initial and final values of $x$.

Step 3 ：Since $-10$ is less than $-4$, the value of $x$ decreased.

Step 4 ：$x_{initial} = -4$

Step 5 ：$x_{final} = -10$

Step 6 ：$change = decreased$

Step 7 ：Final Answer: The value of $x$ $\boxed{decreased}$.