Math Problem Statement

find the range and domain

Solution

The graph you've uploaded shows a curve on a coordinate plane. Let's determine the domain and range based on the graph.

Domain:

The domain is the set of all possible xx-values (horizontal axis) for which the function is defined.

  • The curve starts from the far left and continues rightwards.
  • On the left, it appears to extend indefinitely to the left (towards negative infinity), and it also includes x=2x = -2 (the point where the curve changes direction).
  • On the right, the curve ends at the point x=2x = 2, and this point is an open circle, indicating that x=2x = 2 is not included in the domain.

Thus, the domain is (,2)(-\infty, 2).

Range:

The range is the set of all possible yy-values (vertical axis) that the function can take.

  • The curve starts from a maximum value at the top, which appears to occur at y=3y = 3 and goes downward.
  • The curve continues to extend downward towards y=y = -\infty.
  • However, the curve only goes up to y=1y = 1 at the right end, where x=2x = 2 (but not including y=1y = 1 since it is an open circle).

Thus, the range is (,3](-\infty, 3].

Summary:

  • Domain: (,2)(-\infty, 2)
  • Range: (,3](-\infty, 3]

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might be interested in:

  1. How do you find the domain and range of more complex functions?
  2. What is the significance of open and closed circles in graphs?
  3. Can a function have the same domain but different ranges?
  4. How do transformations affect the domain and range of a function?
  5. What are the differences between a function's graph and its inverse?

Tip: Always check the endpoints of the curve when determining domain and range; open circles indicate the value is not included, while closed circles indicate it is included.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Graphing

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12