Math Problem Statement
Determine the domain and the range of the piecewise function shown to the right. Then write an equation for the function.
Solution
The image shows a piecewise function graph with the task of determining the domain and range of the function and writing an equation for it.
Let's break down the graph and the requirements:
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Domain:
- The domain refers to the set of all possible -values that the function takes. Based on the graph, the function seems to be defined between and (as there are endpoints at these values).
- There are three distinct pieces on this graph, and they seem to span from to , with breaks where the function shifts behavior.
- We need to confirm whether the endpoints are inclusive or not (open or closed circles).
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Range:
- The range is the set of all possible -values that the function takes.
- By looking at the graph, it appears that the range covers -values between and , but I'll need to analyze whether these values are reached exactly or if they're excluded.
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Piecewise Equation:
- To form the piecewise function, we would analyze the different line segments on the graph:
- The left piece appears to be a horizontal line from to , suggesting a constant function.
- The middle piece seems like a sloped line (linear function).
- The rightmost piece is another sloped line, likely with a different slope than the middle segment.
- To form the piecewise function, we would analyze the different line segments on the graph:
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Piecewise functions
Domain and range
Linear equations
Formulas
Equation of a line: y = mx + b
Theorems
Basic properties of linear functions
Properties of piecewise functions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12