Math Problem Statement

The graph shows the depth of water, in feet, of a kids' swimming pool over a certain amount of time, in minutes.

graph with the title kids' swimming pool with the x axis labeled time in minutes and the y axis labeled depth in feet, with a line segment from 0 comma 0 to 40 comma 4, a line segment from 40 comma 4 to 60 comma 4, a line segment from 60 comma 4 to 100 comma 3, a line segment from 100 comma 3 to 140 comma 3, and another line segment from 140 comma 3 to 180 comma 0

Part A: Identify the interval(s) where the graph is increasing, decreasing, and constant. (3 points)

Part B: What are the domain and range of the relation? (3 points)

Part C: Does the graph represent a function? Explain your reasoning. (3 points)

Part D: Write a detailed description of the graph using the real-world scenario and the information from Part A. (3 points)

Solution

Let's analyze the graph of the kids' swimming pool and answer the questions step by step.

Part A: Identify the interval(s) where the graph is increasing, decreasing, and constant.

  1. Increasing:

    • From t=0t = 0 to t=40t = 40 minutes, the depth increases from 0 feet to 4 feet.
    • Interval: [0,40][0, 40]
  2. Constant:

    • From t=40t = 40 to t=60t = 60 minutes, the depth remains constant at 4 feet.
    • From t=100t = 100 to t=140t = 140 minutes, the depth remains constant at 3 feet.
    • Intervals: [40,60][40, 60] and [100,140][100, 140]
  3. Decreasing:

    • From t=60t = 60 to t=100t = 100 minutes, the depth decreases from 4 feet to 3 feet.
    • From t=140t = 140 to t=180t = 180 minutes, the depth decreases from 3 feet to 0 feet.
    • Intervals: [60,100][60, 100] and [140,180][140, 180]

Part B: What are the domain and range of the relation?

  1. Domain:

    • The domain is the set of all possible time values for which the depth is defined.
    • Domain: [0,180][0, 180] minutes.
  2. Range:

    • The range is the set of all possible depth values.
    • Range: [0,4][0, 4] feet.

Part C: Does the graph represent a function? Explain your reasoning.

Yes, the graph represents a function. In mathematical terms, a relation is a function if each input (time in minutes) corresponds to exactly one output (depth in feet). In this case, for each value of time between 0 and 180 minutes, there is a unique depth value. Therefore, the graph is a function.

Part D: Write a detailed description of the graph using the real-world scenario and the information from Part A.

The graph titled "Kids' Swimming Pool" illustrates the depth of water in a swimming pool over time. Initially, from 0 to 40 minutes, the depth of the pool increases steadily from 0 feet to 4 feet, indicating the pool is being filled with water. For the next 20 minutes, from 40 to 60 minutes, the depth remains constant at 4 feet, suggesting that the pool is fully filled and no additional water is being added.

From 60 to 100 minutes, the depth decreases gradually from 4 feet to 3 feet, indicating some water is being drained or splashed out. The depth then stays constant at 3 feet from 100 to 140 minutes, implying no significant changes in the water level. Finally, from 140 to 180 minutes, the depth decreases again from 3 feet to 0 feet, showing the pool is being drained completely. The domain of the graph is from 0 to 180 minutes, and the range is from 0 to 4 feet, confirming the pool's depth varies within these limits.


Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do you determine the intervals of increase, decrease, and constancy in a graph?
  2. What methods can be used to find the domain and range of a function?
  3. Why is it important to verify if a graph represents a function?
  4. How can you interpret real-world scenarios from graphical data?
  5. What are some common features to look for in a piecewise linear graph?

Tip: When analyzing graphs, always pay close attention to the axes labels and the units of measurement, as they provide critical context for interpreting the data accurately.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Analysis
Functions
Domain and Range

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School