Math Problem Statement

Determine the domain, range, intercepts, intervals, and rate of change from the given graph.

Solution

Let's analyze the graph and answer the questions step by step:

  1. Domain: The graph extends infinitely in both the positive and negative xx-directions, so the domain is all real numbers. Domain:(,)\text{Domain}: (-\infty, \infty)

  2. Range: The lowest point on the graph is at y=0y = 0, and the graph extends upward infinitely. Hence, the range is all values of y0y \geq 0. Range:[0,)\text{Range}: [0, \infty)

  3. x-intercepts: The graph intersects the xx-axis at x=4x = -4 and x=0x = 0. x-intercepts:4,0\text{x-intercepts}: -4, 0

  4. y-intercepts: The graph intersects the yy-axis at y=0y = 0. y-intercepts:0\text{y-intercepts}: 0

  5. Interval positive: The graph is positive when y>0y > 0, which happens when x(4,)(0,)x \in (-4, -\infty) \cup (0, \infty). Interval positive:(,4)(0,)\text{Interval positive}: (-\infty, -4) \cup (0, \infty)

  6. Interval negative: There are no intervals where the graph is negative because the graph never goes below the xx-axis. Interval negative:None\text{Interval negative}: \text{None}

  7. Interval increasing: The graph increases when the slope is positive, which happens for x>0x > 0. Interval increasing:(0,)\text{Interval increasing}: (0, \infty)

  8. Interval decreasing: The graph decreases when the slope is negative, which happens for x<0x < 0. Interval decreasing:(,0)\text{Interval decreasing}: (-\infty, 0)

  9. Rate of change over the interval (2,0)(-2, 0): The rate of change is the slope of the line segment between x=2x = -2 and x=0x = 0. Using the points (2,4)(-2, 4) and (0,0)(0, 0), the slope is: Slope=040(2)=42=2\text{Slope} = \frac{0 - 4}{0 - (-2)} = \frac{-4}{2} = -2 Rate of change:2\text{Rate of change}: -2


Do you want more details or have any other questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the rate of change on different intervals of a graph?
  2. What does the domain and range tell us about the behavior of a function?
  3. How can you tell where a function is increasing or decreasing from a graph?
  4. Why is there no negative interval in this particular graph?
  5. How do the x- and y-intercepts help in understanding the function's graph?

Tip: When analyzing a graph, always check for symmetry, intercepts, and behavior at the edges to understand its full nature.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Domain and Range
Intercepts
Intervals (Positive/Negative, Increasing/Decreasing)
Rate of Change

Formulas

Slope formula: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12