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The image contains mathematical functions, and the task is to determine the domain and range for each of these functions. The functions listed are:

a. f(x)=3x8f(x) = 3x - 8

b. f(x)=7x3f(x) = \sqrt{7x - 3}

c. f(x)=x2x+7f(x) = \frac{x-2}{x+7}

d. f(x)=4x6f(x) = \sqrt{4x - 6}

e. f(x)=3x7x2+6x+5f(x) = \frac{3x - 7}{x^2 + 6x + 5}

Let's analyze each function to determine their respective domains and ranges:

a. f(x)=3x8f(x) = 3x - 8

  • Domain: All real numbers, since there's no restriction on xx. R\mathbb{R}
  • Range: Since this is a linear function, the range is also all real numbers. R\mathbb{R}

b. f(x)=7x3f(x) = \sqrt{7x - 3}

  • Domain: The expression inside the square root must be non-negative. 7x30x377x - 3 \geq 0 \Rightarrow x \geq \frac{3}{7} So, the domain is [37,)\left[\frac{3}{7}, \infty\right).
  • Range: The output of a square root function is always non-negative, so the range is [0,)[0, \infty).

c. f(x)=x2x+7f(x) = \frac{x-2}{x+7}

  • Domain: The denominator cannot be zero, so x7x \neq -7. Thus, the domain is R{7}\mathbb{R} \setminus \{-7\}.
  • Range: This is a rational function, so the range is all real numbers except the horizontal asymptote. For this function, as xx \to \infty or xx \to -\infty, f(x)f(x) approaches 1. Hence, the range is R{1}\mathbb{R} \setminus \{1\}.

d. f(x)=4x6f(x) = \sqrt{4x - 6}

  • Domain: The expression inside the square root must be non-negative. 4x60x324x - 6 \geq 0 \Rightarrow x \geq \frac{3}{2} So, the domain is [32,)\left[\frac{3}{2}, \infty\right).
  • Range: The output of a square root function is always non-negative, so the range is [0,)[0, \infty).

e. f(x)=3x7x2+6x+5f(x) = \frac{3x - 7}{x^2 + 6x + 5}

  • Domain: The denominator cannot be zero, so we need to solve x2+6x+5=0x^2 + 6x + 5 = 0. Factorizing: (x+5)(x+1)=0(x + 5)(x + 1) = 0 So, x=5x = -5 and x=1x = -1 make the denominator zero. Thus, the domain is R{5,1}\mathbb{R} \setminus \{-5, -1\}.
  • Range: The range is more complex to determine exactly, but it's typically all real numbers except where the numerator causes the function to approach infinity or the function simplifies to a constant value. In this case, it's all real numbers except where f(x)=0f(x) = 0 (since it has no asymptote at y=0y = 0).

Would you like further details on any of these steps, or do you have any questions? Here are a few related problems you could consider:

  1. What is the domain and range of the function f(x)=1xf(x) = \frac{1}{x}?
  2. How would you find the domain and range for f(x)=x24x+4f(x) = \sqrt{x^2 - 4x + 4}?
  3. Can a rational function ever have a range that is all real numbers?
  4. How do you determine if a function has a horizontal asymptote?
  5. How does the range of a quadratic function differ from that of a linear function?

Tip: When determining the range of more complex functions, consider solving y=f(x)y = f(x) for xx to express xx in terms of yy and then determine which values of yy are possible.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Domain and Range

Formulas

Square root function
Rational function

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12