Math Problem Statement

Use the graph to find: (a) the domain of f, (b) the range of f, (c) the x-intercepts, (d) the y-intercept, (e) intervals on which f is increasing, (f) intervals on which f is decreasing, (g) intervals on which f is constant, (h) the number at which f has a relative minimum, (i) the relative minimum of f, (j) f(-4), (k) the values of x for which f(x) = 3, (l) Is f even, odd, or neither?

Solution

Let's analyze the graph in the image and address each question.

(a) Domain of f:

The domain is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for the function. Based on the graph, it appears that the function extends indefinitely in both directions along the x-axis. Hence, the domain of ff is: Domain: (,)\text{Domain: } (-\infty, \infty)

(b) Range of f:

The range is the set of all output values (y-values) the function can take. From the graph, the lowest point is at y=2y = -2, and the function extends upwards without bound. Thus, the range of ff is: Range: [2,)\text{Range: } [-2, \infty)

(c) X-intercepts:

X-intercepts are the points where the graph crosses the x-axis. From the graph, the x-intercepts are at x=3x = -3 and x=1x = 1. So the x-intercepts are: x=3,x=1x = -3, x = 1

(d) Y-intercept:

The y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis. This occurs at y=1y = -1. Therefore, the y-intercept is: y=1y = -1

(e) Intervals on which f is increasing:

The function is increasing when the graph is going upwards as we move from left to right. From the graph, the function increases on the interval (x=1,)(x = -1, \infty). So, the interval is: (1,)(-1, \infty)

(f) Intervals on which f is decreasing:

The function is decreasing when the graph is going downwards as we move from left to right. From the graph, the function decreases on the interval (,1)(-\infty, -1). So, the interval is: (,1)(-\infty, -1)

(g) Intervals on which f is constant:

There are no intervals where the function is constant (i.e., horizontal). Hence, there are no such intervals.

(h) The number at which f has a relative minimum:

A relative minimum occurs at the lowest point in a particular section of the graph. The graph has a relative minimum at x=1x = -1.

(i) The relative minimum of f:

The value of the relative minimum is the y-coordinate at x=1x = -1, which is y=2y = -2. So, the relative minimum value is: y=2y = -2

(j) f(-4):

To find f(4)f(-4), we check the y-value of the function when x=4x = -4. From the graph, f(4)=0f(-4) = 0.

(k) The values of x for which f(x)=3f(x) = 3:

To solve f(x)=3f(x) = 3, we look for the points on the graph where the y-value is 3. There are no points on the graph where f(x)=3f(x) = 3, so there are no such values of xx.

(l) Is f even, odd, or neither?:

A function is even if it is symmetric with respect to the y-axis, and odd if it is symmetric with respect to the origin. The given function is not symmetric with respect to the y-axis or the origin, so it is neither even nor odd.


Would you like further details or have any questions on this? Here are 5 related questions that could deepen your understanding:

  1. How can you tell whether a function is increasing or decreasing just from its graph?
  2. Why is the range of the function restricted to values greater than or equal to -2?
  3. What is the significance of x- and y-intercepts in the context of a function?
  4. How do relative minimum and maximum points help in analyzing functions?
  5. How can you determine whether a function is even, odd, or neither from its equation?

Tip: When solving for intercepts, remember that for x-intercepts, set y=0y = 0, and for y-intercepts, set x=0x = 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Domains and Ranges
Intercepts
Increasing/Decreasing Intervals
Relative Minimum
Symmetry of Functions

Formulas

None directly, but general analysis of graph behavior

Theorems

None directly, but involves concepts like symmetry and minimum points in calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11