Math Problem Statement

Determine the range of the following graph:

Solution

The graph in the image shows a function with a curve that has both a minimum and a maximum, and it appears to be restricted by certain endpoints.

To determine the range of the function:

  1. Lowest point (minimum):

    • The graph reaches its lowest value at approximately y=9y = -9.
  2. Highest point (maximum):

    • The highest point on the graph is around y=7y = 7, as indicated by the peak of the curve.
  3. End behavior:

    • There is an endpoint on the right side at x3.5x \approx 3.5, with the corresponding y5y \approx 5.

Thus, the range of the graph is the set of all yy-values the function takes. Based on the visual inspection, the range is: y[9,7]y \in [-9, 7] This means the function's output values range from -9 (inclusive) to 7 (inclusive).

Would you like any further details or explanations? Here are some follow-up questions to consider:

  1. How is the range of a function different from the domain?
  2. Can a function have an infinite range?
  3. How would the range change if the graph continued beyond its current endpoints?
  4. What is the relationship between the graph's local minima/maxima and its range?
  5. How do horizontal asymptotes affect the range of a function?

Tip: The range of a function depends on the lowest and highest points the graph reaches on the vertical axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Range of a Function
Graph Interpretation

Formulas

No specific formulas, range is determined by visual analysis of the graph

Theorems

No specific theorems, but the concept of function range is used

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12