Math Problem Statement

Consider the graph of the function y = f(x) given below. Based on the graph, answer the following questions: 1. Find f(2). 2. Find all the x-values such that f(x) = 0. 3. Find the range of f. 4. Find all local extrema of f. 5. Find all absolute extrema of f.

Solution

The graph shows the function y=f(x)y = f(x) with important points and features marked. Let's break down and solve each part of the problem based on the graph.

1. Find f(2)f(2)

Looking at the graph, when x=2x = 2, the corresponding yy-value (point on the graph) is 1-1. Therefore: f(2)=1f(2) = -1

2. Find all the xx-values such that f(x)=0f(x) = 0

To find where f(x)=0f(x) = 0, we look for points where the graph crosses the x-axis. The graph intersects the x-axis at the following points: x=3,x=1,x=0,x=3x = -3, x = -1, x = 0, x = 3 So, the xx-values where f(x)=0f(x) = 0 are 3,1,0,3-3, -1, 0, 3.

3. Find the range of ff

The range of a function is the set of possible yy-values. From the graph, the function reaches a maximum at y=3y = 3 (at x=4x = 4) and a minimum at y=3y = -3 (at x=4x = -4). Therefore, the range of ff is: Range of f=[3,3]\text{Range of } f = [-3, 3]

4. Find all local extrema of ff

Local extrema are the local minimum and maximum points. By observing the graph:

  • There is a local minimum at (4,3)(-4, -3)
  • There is a local maximum at (1,1)(-1, 1)
  • There is a local minimum at (2,1)(2, -1)

So, the local extrema are:

  • Local minimum at (4,3)(-4, -3)
  • Local maximum at (1,1)(-1, 1)
  • Local minimum at (2,1)(2, -1)

5. Find all absolute extrema of ff

Absolute extrema are the highest and lowest points on the entire graph. From the graph:

  • The absolute minimum is at (4,3)(-4, -3)
  • The absolute maximum is at (4,3)(4, 3)

So, the absolute extrema are:

  • Absolute minimum: (4,3)(-4, -3)
  • Absolute maximum: (4,3)(4, 3)

Do you want more detailed explanations or have any specific questions on these results?

Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What happens to the function as xx \to -\infty based on the arrow at x=4x = -4?
  2. How do you determine if a point is a local maximum or minimum?
  3. What is the difference between absolute and local extrema?
  4. How does the closed endpoint at (4,3)(4, 3) influence the range of the function?
  5. Can the function have additional extrema beyond what is shown in the graph?

Tip: When finding the range of a function, always check the endpoints and any maxima or minima within the interval.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graphing
Functions
Extrema
Range of a function

Formulas

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Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Extrema Theorems

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12