Math Problem Statement
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the function h(x)? h of x equals x squared minus 5 when 0 is less than or equal to x is less than or equal to 3 and negative log base 3 of x when x is greater than 3. The domain of h(x) is [0, ∞). The range of h(x) is (–∞, ∞). The y-intercept of h(x) is (0, –5). The end behavior of h(x) is as x → ∞, h(x) → –∞.
Solution
To determine which statement is not a key feature of the function , let's analyze the given information and each statement:
Given Function Definition:
- when
- when
Analysis of the Statements:
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Domain of :
- The first part is defined for .
- The second part is defined for .
- Combining these, the domain of is .
- This statement is correct.
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Range of :
- For , when , the output ranges from (at ) to (at ).
- For , when , the function will produce negative values decreasing without bound as increases.
- Thus, the range of is .
- This contradicts the statement that the range is . This statement is incorrect.
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The y-intercept of :
- The y-intercept occurs when . Here, .
- The y-intercept is indeed .
- This statement is correct.
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End behavior of as :
- As , and grows unbounded, so approaches .
- This statement is correct.
Conclusion:
The incorrect statement is that the range of is . The correct range is .
Summary:
The feature that is NOT true about the function is:
The range of is .
Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are five related questions:
- How do you determine the range of a piecewise function?
- What is the importance of identifying the domain and range in functions?
- Can logarithmic functions have a range of ?
- How does end behavior influence the analysis of functions?
- Why is it important to verify each feature of a function when analyzing it?
Tip: Always graph a function if possible, as it helps visually confirm the domain, range, intercepts, and end behavior.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Piecewise functions
Logarithmic functions
Domain and range
Formulas
Logarithm base change formula
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12