Math Problem Statement

Find the domain and range of the given relation, and determine whether the relation represents a function.

Solution

Let's analyze the graph in your image to solve the problem.

Steps:

  1. Domain: The domain is the set of all possible xx-values (input values) where the relation is defined. From the graph, the red points represent the relation, so we identify the xx-coordinates of these points.

    Observing the graph, the xx-coordinates are:

    • x=4x = -4
    • x=2x = -2
    • x=0x = 0
    • x=2x = 2
    • x=4x = 4

    So, the domain is: Domain={4,2,0,2,4}\text{Domain} = \{-4, -2, 0, 2, 4\}

  2. Range: The range is the set of all possible yy-values (output values) where the relation is defined. We now identify the yy-coordinates of the red points.

    The yy-coordinates are:

    • y=2y = 2
    • y=4y = 4

    So, the range is: Range={2,4}\text{Range} = \{2, 4\}

  3. Function Check: A relation is a function if each xx-value has only one corresponding yy-value. In this case, all the xx-values map to only one yy-value each. There are no repeated xx-values with different yy-values.

    Therefore, this relation represents a function.

Summary:

  • Domain: {4,2,0,2,4}\{-4, -2, 0, 2, 4\}
  • Range: {2,4}\{2, 4\}
  • The relation is a function.

Would you like further clarification or more details? Here are some related questions for additional practice:

  1. How do you identify the range of a relation if the graph is not provided?
  2. What is the difference between a relation and a function?
  3. Can a relation have a repeated yy-value and still be a function?
  4. How do you determine if a graph fails the vertical line test?
  5. Can a function have gaps in its domain, and how does that affect its range?

Tip: To check if a relation is a function, always apply the vertical line test. If any vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point, the relation is not a function!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Domain and Range
Relations
Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

Vertical Line Test

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10