Math Problem Statement

find the range and domain of f(x)= 2x+x / x

Solution

The function you provided is f(x)=2x+xxf(x) = \frac{2x + x}{x}. We can simplify this function before determining the domain and range.

Step 1: Simplify the function

f(x)=2x+xx=3xx=3(for x0).f(x) = \frac{2x + x}{x} = \frac{3x}{x} = 3 \quad \text{(for } x \neq 0\text{)}. Thus, f(x)=3f(x) = 3 for all x0x \neq 0.

Step 2: Domain

The domain of a function is the set of all possible inputs (values of xx) for which the function is defined. Since the function f(x)=3xxf(x) = \frac{3x}{x} has xx in the denominator, the only value that makes the denominator zero is x=0x = 0. Therefore, f(x)f(x) is undefined at x=0x = 0.

Domain: x(,0)(0,)x \in (-\infty, 0) \cup (0, \infty).

Step 3: Range

The range of a function is the set of all possible outputs (values of f(x)f(x)). Since the function simplifies to f(x)=3f(x) = 3 for all x0x \neq 0, the output is always 3, except for x=0x = 0, where the function is undefined.

Range: {3}\{ 3 \}.

Final Answer:

  • Domain: (,0)(0,)(-\infty, 0) \cup (0, \infty)
  • Range: {3}\{ 3 \}

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is the domain and range of f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x}?
  2. How does the domain of f(x)=x2+xxf(x) = \frac{x^2 + x}{x} differ from your original function?
  3. If f(x)=2x+1x1f(x) = \frac{2x+1}{x-1}, what is its domain and range?
  4. What happens if you multiply both numerator and denominator by x2x^2?
  5. How does removing the denominator affect the domain of a rational function?

Tip: Always check for values that make the denominator zero to find restrictions on the domain of rational functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Simplification
Domain and Range

Formulas

f(x) = (2x + x) / x
f(x) = 3 for x ≠ 0

Theorems

Division by zero exclusion in functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11