Math Problem Statement

Determine the domain, range, intervals of increase, and intervals where the function f(x) is greater than or equal to zero based on the graph provided.

Solution

Let's analyze the given graph and answer each question based on its characteristics:

  1. Domain of the Function: The graph extends infinitely in both the left and right directions (as indicated by the arrows), meaning the function covers all possible xx-values.

    • Answer: (,)(-\infty, \infty)
  2. Range of the Function: The graph reaches its highest point at y=6y = 6 and extends downward infinitely. Thus, the range covers all yy-values from negative infinity up to 6.

    • Answer: (,6](-\infty, 6]
  3. Intervals of Increase: The function increases from the left up to the peak at x=3x = -3. Hence, the increasing interval is from -\infty to 3-3.

    • Answer: (,3](-\infty, -3]
  4. Intervals Where f(x)0f(x) \geq 0: The function is above or equal to the xx-axis (where y0y \geq 0) between x=5x = -5 and x=1x = 1.

    • Answer: [5,1][-5, 1]

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Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How would the domain change if the graph had a break at x=0x = 0?
  2. What would the range be if the highest point of the graph was at y=10y = 10?
  3. How can you determine the intervals of decrease from the graph?
  4. If the graph had no arrows, what would the domain and range be?
  5. How do you determine if a function is increasing or decreasing on a graph?

Tip: When identifying the domain and range of a function from a graph, always consider any arrows indicating that the function extends infinitely.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Graph Analysis
Intervals
Domain and Range

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11