Math Problem Statement

Examine the graph.

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What is the domain and range of the function represented by the graph?

Select two answers: one for the domain and one for the range.

Responses

range: (−∞,∞)

range: (−∞,∞)

range: (−2,4)

range: open paren negative 2 comma 4 close paren

domain: (−2,4)

domain: open paren negative 2 comma 4 close paren

domain: [−9,∞)

domain: [−9,∞)

domain: (−∞,∞)

domain: (−∞,∞)

range: [−9,∞)

range: 

Solution

To determine the domain and range of the function represented by the graph, let's break it down:

Given:

  • The graph represents an upward-opening parabola with a vertex at (1,16)(1, -16).
  • The parabola intersects the X-axis at points (3,0)(-3, 0) and (5,0)(5, 0).

Domain:

  • The domain of a function is the set of all possible values of xx for which the function is defined.
  • Since the parabola opens upward and extends infinitely to the left and right, the function is defined for all real numbers.
  • Thus, the domain is (-∞, ∞)\textbf{(-∞, ∞)}.

Range:

  • The range of a function is the set of all possible values of yy that the function can take.
  • The vertex of the parabola is at (1,16)(1, -16), and since the parabola opens upward, the smallest value of yy is 16-16.
  • The function takes all values of yy greater than or equal to 16-16.
  • Thus, the range is [-16, ∞)\textbf{[-16, ∞)}.

Correct Responses:

  1. Domain: (-∞, ∞)\textbf{(-∞, ∞)}
  2. Range: [-16, ∞)\textbf{[-16, ∞)}

These are the correct choices for the domain and range.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you determine the domain of more complex functions?
  2. What does it mean for a parabola to have a domain of (,)(-∞, ∞)?
  3. How can you find the range of a function without graphing it?
  4. What are the implications of a parabola having a minimum or maximum value?
  5. How do vertical shifts affect the range of a parabola?

Tip: The domain of a parabola that opens up or down is always (,)(-∞, ∞), but its range depends on the vertex.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Domain and Range
Graphs of Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12