Math Problem Statement

Find the domain of the graph below.

Solution

The graph depicts a line with two endpoints: one open circle at the left and one closed circle at the right. This setup defines the domain of the function based on the x-coordinates of these points.

Analyzing the graph:

  1. Open Circle (Left): This indicates that the value is not included. Let’s assume the x-coordinate at this open circle is aa.
  2. Closed Circle (Right): This indicates the value is included. Let’s assume the x-coordinate at this closed circle is bb.

From visual observation, the open circle appears at x=4x = -4 and the closed circle appears at x=3x = 3.

Domain of the graph:

The domain represents the set of all xx-values for which the function is defined. Here, it includes all xx-values from 4-4 to 33, but excludes 4-4 because of the open circle.

Thus, the domain is: (4,3](-4, 3]

This is a half-open interval where 4-4 is excluded, and 33 is included.

Let me know if you would like further clarification! Below are additional questions to help expand understanding:

  1. What is the difference between open and closed intervals in domain definitions?
  2. How does a graph's range relate to its domain?
  3. What are some scenarios where the domain would be all real numbers?
  4. Can a graph have multiple intervals in its domain? How would it look?
  5. How does the slope of a line affect its domain and range?

Tip: Always double-check endpoint inclusions and exclusions based on open and closed circles when determining the domain!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Domain of a function
Graph interpretation
Intervals on a number line

Formulas

None explicitly used, but domain concepts are applied.

Theorems

N/A (domain determination based on visual graph analysis)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10