Math Problem Statement

Find a domain on which the function f(x)=(x−7)^2

 is one-to-one and non-decreasing.   Write the domain in interval notation.   To enter ∞

, type infinity. To enter ∪, type U.

Solution

To find a domain where the function f(x)=(x7)2f(x) = (x - 7)^2 is one-to-one and non-decreasing, we need to understand the behavior of this quadratic function.

Step 1: Analyze the function

The function f(x)=(x7)2f(x) = (x - 7)^2 is a parabola that opens upwards (since the coefficient of x2x^2 is positive). Its vertex is at x=7x = 7, and the function decreases for x<7x < 7 and increases for x>7x > 7.

Step 2: Restrict the domain

To make the function one-to-one and non-decreasing, we need to restrict the domain to the right of the vertex, where the function is non-decreasing. This means we take the domain from x=7x = 7 to \infty.

Step 3: Write the domain

The domain on which the function is one-to-one and non-decreasing is: [7,)[7, \infty)

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Here are some related questions to further your understanding:

  1. How do you determine if a function is one-to-one?
  2. What is the range of the function f(x)=(x7)2f(x) = (x - 7)^2 on the domain [7,)[7, \infty)?
  3. Why do parabolas have a vertex, and how does it relate to the function being one-to-one?
  4. Can the function f(x)=(x7)2f(x) = (x - 7)^2 be one-to-one if we restrict the domain to ( (-\infty, 7

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Functions
One-to-One Functions
Monotonicity

Formulas

f(x) = (x - 7)^2

Theorems

Function Monotonicity
One-to-One Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12