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:

  1. Domain:

    • The domain refers to the set of all possible xx-values that the function takes. Based on the graph, the function seems to be defined between x=3x = -3 and x=4x = 4 (as there are endpoints at these values).
    • There are three distinct pieces on this graph, and they seem to span from x=3x = -3 to x=4x = 4, with breaks where the function shifts behavior.
    • We need to confirm whether the endpoints are inclusive or not (open or closed circles).
  2. Range:

    • The range is the set of all possible yy-values that the function takes.
    • By looking at the graph, it appears that the range covers yy-values between 2-2 and 33, but I'll need to analyze whether these values are reached exactly or if they're excluded.
  3. 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 x=3x = -3 to x=1x = -1, 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.

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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