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 h(x)h(x), let's analyze the given information and each statement:

Given Function Definition:

  1. h(x)=x25h(x) = x^2 - 5 when 0x30 \leq x \leq 3
  2. h(x)=log3(x)h(x) = -\log_3(x) when x>3x > 3

Analysis of the Statements:

  1. Domain of h(x)h(x):

    • The first part x25x^2 - 5 is defined for 0x30 \leq x \leq 3.
    • The second part log3(x)-\log_3(x) is defined for x>3x > 3.
    • Combining these, the domain of h(x)h(x) is [0,)[0, \infty).
    • This statement is correct.
  2. Range of h(x)h(x):

    • For x25x^2 - 5, when 0x30 \leq x \leq 3, the output ranges from 5-5 (at x=0x = 0) to 44 (at x=3x = 3).
    • For log3(x)-\log_3(x), when x>3x > 3, the function will produce negative values decreasing without bound as xx increases.
    • Thus, the range of h(x)h(x) is (,4](-\infty, 4].
    • This contradicts the statement that the range is (,)(-\infty, \infty). This statement is incorrect.
  3. The y-intercept of h(x)h(x):

    • The y-intercept occurs when x=0x = 0. Here, h(0)=025=5h(0) = 0^2 - 5 = -5.
    • The y-intercept is indeed (0,5)(0, -5).
    • This statement is correct.
  4. End behavior of h(x)h(x) as xx \to \infty:

    • As xx \to \infty, h(x)=log3(x)h(x) = -\log_3(x) and log(x)\log(x) grows unbounded, so log3(x)-\log_3(x) approaches -\infty.
    • This statement is correct.

Conclusion:

The incorrect statement is that the range of h(x)h(x) is (,)(-\infty, \infty). The correct range is (,4](-\infty, 4].

Summary:

The feature that is NOT true about the function h(x)h(x) is:

The range of h(x)h(x) is (,)(-\infty, \infty).

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you determine the range of a piecewise function?
  2. What is the importance of identifying the domain and range in functions?
  3. Can logarithmic functions have a range of (,)(-\infty, \infty)?
  4. How does end behavior influence the analysis of functions?
  5. 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