Math Problem Statement
given the functions f(x)=cosx and g(x)=1/3, determine the range of the combined function f(x)/g(x)
Solution
Given the functions and , we need to determine the range of the combined function .
Step-by-Step Solution
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Identify the functions:
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Determine the range of :
- The function oscillates between and .
- Therefore, the range of is .
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Determine the value of :
- The function is a constant, so it always equals .
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Form the combined function :
- Substituting the functions into the combined function gives:
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Determine the range of :
- Since ranges from to , multiplying by scales this range by a factor of 3.
- The new range of is:
- Therefore, the range of is .
Final Answer:
The range of the combined function is .
Would you like further details on any part of this solution? Here are some related questions you might find interesting:
- How does the range of change if is a different constant, say ?
- What happens to the range if is a function instead of a constant?
- How do you determine the range of a function like ?
- What would the range be if instead of ?
- Can you determine the range of a combined function like when is a constant?
Tip: When dividing by a constant, the range of the original function is simply scaled by the reciprocal of that constant.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Functions
Range
Formulas
Cosine function (cos(x))
Division of functions
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12