Math Problem Statement

State the domain and range for ach graph and then tellif the graph is a function (wite yes or no). in set builder notation

Solution

To determine the domain and range of the graph and decide whether it represents a function, I'll analyze the provided image.

Domain:

The domain consists of all the possible xx-values that the graph covers. From the graph:

  • The graph stretches horizontally from x=6x = -6 to x=6x = 6.
  • There are no breaks or gaps, so all xx-values between 6-6 and 66 are included.

Domain in set-builder notation: Domain={x6x6}\text{Domain} = \{ x \mid -6 \leq x \leq 6 \}

Range:

The range consists of all the possible yy-values that the graph covers. From the graph:

  • The lowest point of the graph is at y=4y = -4.
  • The highest point appears to be at y=6y = 6.
  • The graph covers all values between these points without any gaps.

Range in set-builder notation: Range={y4y6}\text{Range} = \{ y \mid -4 \leq y \leq 6 \}

Is it a function?

A graph represents a function if, for every xx-value, there is exactly one corresponding yy-value.

  • This graph does not pass the vertical line test (for example, at x4x \approx -4 and x0x \approx 0, a vertical line would intersect the graph at multiple points), meaning it fails to meet the criteria of a function.

Answer: No, this graph does not represent a function.


Do you have any further questions or need additional details? Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. What is the vertical line test, and how does it determine whether a graph is a function?
  2. How do you find the domain and range for more complex graphs?
  3. What is the difference between set-builder notation and interval notation?
  4. Can a graph have a domain or range that is not continuous? How does that affect the graph's classification?
  5. What are the implications if a graph fails the vertical line test?

Tip: Always use the vertical line test to quickly check if a graph represents a function by observing if any vertical line crosses the graph more than once.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Domain and Range
Vertical Line Test

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9