Math Problem Statement

Determine the domain on which the following function is decreasing.

Solution

The problem asks to determine the domain on which the function is decreasing, based on the provided graph. Here's the solution:

Observations:

  1. The graph is a parabola opening downward, which implies the function increases to a maximum point and then decreases.
  2. The vertex is the maximum point, which occurs at x=8x = 8 based on the graph.
  3. The function is decreasing for values of xx to the right of the vertex (x>8x > 8).

Decreasing Interval:

  • The function decreases for x(8,16]x \in (8, 16]. This is because the graph slopes downward in this range.

Final Answer:

The domain where the function is decreasing is: (8,16](8, 16]

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the vertex of a parabola from its graph?
  2. What is the difference between increasing and decreasing intervals?
  3. How do you determine the domain and range of a quadratic function?
  4. Why does the parabola open downward in this case?
  5. Can there be more than one decreasing interval for non-parabolic functions?

Tip:

To identify intervals of increase or decrease, focus on the slope of the graph—whether it moves upward or downward as xx increases.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Intervals of Increase and Decrease
Graph Interpretation

Formulas

Identifying intervals of increase and decrease from a graph

Theorems

Vertex Theorem for Parabolas

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10