Math Problem Statement

what are the domain and range of this linear function?

What are the domain and range of this linear function?

Solution

The graph in the image shows a horizontal line at y=2y = 2. This indicates that the function is a constant linear function, meaning that for all values of xx, the output (or yy-value) is always 22.

Domain:

The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (in this case, xx-values). Since this is a linear function that extends infinitely in both directions along the xx-axis, the domain includes all real numbers.

  • Domain: (,)(-\infty, \infty) or "all real numbers."

Range:

The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (in this case, yy-values). For this graph, the yy-value is always 22 no matter the xx-value, so the range consists of just the single value 22.

  • Range: {2}\{ 2 \}.

Would you like more details on how the domain and range are determined?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. What is the general form of a constant function?
  2. How do you find the slope of a horizontal line?
  3. Can a linear function ever have a limited domain or range?
  4. What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical line on a graph?
  5. How would the domain and range change if the graph were a vertical line instead?

Tip: In a linear equation y=mx+by = mx + b, if m=0m = 0, the function is constant, and the graph is a horizontal line.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Graphing
Domain and Range

Formulas

y = mx + b (linear equation)
Domain: All real numbers
Range: Set of constant values

Theorems

Definition of domain and range
Properties of linear functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8