Math Problem Statement

Let f : ℝ → ℝ be given by f(x) = x^2. What are the domain, codomain, and range of this function?

Solution

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  1. Question 1:

    • Function: f:RRf : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} given by f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2
    • Question: What is the domain of this function?
    • Answer: The domain of this function is all real numbers R\mathbb{R} because the function x2x^2 is defined for any real number xx. The correct choice is R\mathbb{R}.
  2. Question 2:

    • Function: f:RRf : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} given by f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2
    • Question: What is the codomain of this function?
    • Answer: The codomain is the set the function maps to, which is given as R\mathbb{R}. The correct choice is R\mathbb{R}.
  3. Question 3:

    • Function: f:RRf : \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} given by f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2
    • Question: What is the range of this function?
    • Answer: The range of f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2 includes all non-negative real numbers, since squaring any real number results in a value 0\geq 0. Therefore, the range is R0\mathbb{R}_{\geq 0}, often denoted as [0,)[0, \infty). The correct choice is R0\mathbb{R}_{\geq 0} or equivalent notation.

Would you like further details on these solutions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand understanding:

  1. What is the difference between codomain and range of a function?
  2. How would the domain change if the function were f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x}?
  3. If the function were f(x)=x3f(x) = x^3, what would be the range?
  4. Can a function’s range ever exceed its codomain?
  5. How does the graph of f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2 help visualize the domain and range?

Tip: The domain represents the set of all possible input values, while the range represents the actual output values that the function can produce from the given domain.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Quadratic Functions
Domain
Codomain
Range

Formulas

f(x) = x^2

Theorems

Definition of a Function
Properties of Quadratic Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12