Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of f to determine each of the following: (a) the domain of f, (b) the range of f, (c) the zeros of f, (d) f(3.5), (e) the intervals on which f is increasing, (f) the intervals on which f is decreasing, (g) the values for which f(x) ≤ 0, (h) any relative maxima or minima, (i) the value(s) of x for which f(x) = 3, (j) is f(2) positive or negative?

Solution

Let's analyze the graph to answer the questions one by one:

(a) Domain of ff:

The domain refers to all the possible values of xx for which the function is defined.

  • From the graph, f(x)f(x) starts at x=6x = -6 and ends at x=6x = 6.

    Domain: [6,6][-6, 6]


(b) Range of ff:

The range refers to all the possible values of f(x)f(x).

  • The lowest point on the graph is at y=6y = -6 and the highest point is at y=4y = 4.

    Range: [6,4][-6, 4]


(c) Zeros of ff:

Zeros are the values of xx where f(x)=0f(x) = 0.

  • The graph intersects the xx-axis at x=4x = -4, x=2x = 2, and x=6x = 6.

    Zeros: x=4,2,6x = -4, 2, 6


(d) f(3.5)f(3.5):

To find f(3.5)f(3.5), locate x=3.5x = 3.5 on the graph and observe the corresponding yy-value.

  • At x=3.5x = 3.5, f(x)=3f(x) = 3.

    f(3.5)=3f(3.5) = 3


(e) Intervals on which ff is increasing:

A function is increasing where the graph moves upwards as xx increases.

  • From x=6x = -6 to x=2x = 2, the graph is increasing.

    Increasing on: (6,2)(-6, 2)


(f) Intervals on which ff is decreasing:

A function is decreasing where the graph moves downwards as xx increases.

  • From x=2x = 2 to x=6x = 6, the graph is decreasing.

    Decreasing on: (2,6)(2, 6)


(g) Values for which f(x)0f(x) \leq 0:

These are the values of xx where the graph lies below or on the xx-axis.

  • The graph is at or below the xx-axis for x[6,4][2,6]x \in [-6, -4] \cup [2, 6].

    Values where f(x)0f(x) \leq 0: x[6,4][2,6]x \in [-6, -4] \cup [2, 6]


(h) Any relative maxima or minima:

  • Relative Maximum: The highest point in a region, occurs at x=2x = 2 with f(2)=4f(2) = 4.

  • Relative Minimum: The lowest point in a region, occurs at x=6x = -6 and x=6x = 6 with f(6)=f(6)=6f(-6) = f(6) = -6.

    Relative Max: (2,4)(2, 4)
    Relative Min: (6,6)(-6, -6) and (6,6)(6, -6)


(i) Value(s) of xx for which f(x)=3f(x) = 3:

Find the points where the graph intersects the line y=3y = 3.

  • f(x)=3f(x) = 3 at x=3.5x = 3.5 and x=0x = 0.

    f(x)=3f(x) = 3 at x=0x = 0 and x=3.5x = 3.5


(j) Is f(2)f(2) positive or negative?

  • From the graph, at x=2x = 2, f(2)=4f(2) = 4, which is positive.

    f(2)f(2) is positive.


Let me know if you need further details on any of these answers. Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the significance of the domain and range in graph analysis?
  2. How can we determine if a function is increasing or decreasing using its derivative?
  3. What are the implications of having multiple zeros in a function?
  4. How can the concept of relative maxima and minima be used in real-world problems?
  5. How would you algebraically determine the zeros of a function from its equation?

Tip: Understanding the shape and behavior of the graph can help in identifying intervals of increase and decrease. Always look for key points like turning points and intersections with the axes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Analysis
Function Behavior
Zeros of Functions
Maxima and Minima
Intervals of Increase and Decrease

Formulas

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Theorems

Definition of Domain and Range
Relative Maxima and Minima

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12