Math Problem Statement

How would you limit the domain to make the function one-to-one and still have the same range?

Solution

To make the function f(x)=(x+3)2f(x) = (x + 3)^2 one-to-one and still maintain the same range, we need to restrict its domain.

The function f(x)=(x+3)2f(x) = (x + 3)^2 is a parabola that opens upward, with its vertex at x=3x = -3. The function is symmetric around this vertex, so if we choose a domain where x3x \geq -3, the function will increase from its minimum point without repeating any values, making it one-to-one.

Solution:

To make f(x)f(x) one-to-one:

  • Restrict the domain to x3x \geq -3.

This restriction ensures the function remains increasing from x=3x = -3 onward, thus maintaining a unique output for each input.

Would you like more details on this process or have any questions?


Here are 5 questions that extend this concept:

  1. Why does restricting the domain to x3x \geq -3 make the function one-to-one?
  2. How would the range of the function be affected if we used x3x \leq -3 instead?
  3. What other types of functions require domain restrictions to be one-to-one?
  4. How does the concept of an inverse function relate to making a function one-to-one?
  5. Could we use any other value besides x=3x = -3 to split the domain and make the function one-to-one?

Tip: For parabolas, restricting the domain to one side of the vertex (either left or right) is a common way to make the function one-to-one.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
One-to-One Functions
Domain Restriction

Formulas

f(x) = (x + 3)^2

Theorems

One-to-One Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12