Math Problem Statement

A portion of the graph of f(x) = sin(x) is shown. a. What is the domain of the function? b. What is the range of the function?

Solution

The graph in the image is a portion of the sine function f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x), and the questions ask about the domain and range of the function.

a. Domain of the function:

The domain of the sine function, f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x), is all real numbers because the sine function is defined for all xRx \in \mathbb{R}. In mathematical notation:

Domain of f(x)=(,)\text{Domain of } f(x) = (-\infty, \infty)

b. Range of the function:

The range of the sine function is based on the fact that the sine of any real number always lies between -1 and 1, inclusive. From the graph, this is also visually confirmed as the maximum and minimum values the function attains are 1 and -1, respectively. Hence, the range is:

Range of f(x)=[1,1]\text{Range of } f(x) = [-1, 1]

Would you like further details or clarifications?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the period of the sine function sin(x)\sin(x)?
  2. How would the range change if the function were f(x)=2sin(x)f(x) = 2\sin(x)?
  3. How does the domain change if the sine function is shifted horizontally?
  4. What is the amplitude of f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x)?
  5. How can the sine function be used to model real-world periodic phenomena?

Tip: The period of f(x)=sin(x)f(x) = \sin(x) is 2π2\pi, which means it repeats its shape every 2π2\pi units along the x-axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Functions

Formulas

f(x) = sin(x)

Theorems

Range and Domain of the Sine Function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12