Math Problem Statement

Use the graph of the function f shown to answer the following questions: a. Find the domain and range of f and write your answer in interval notation.

Solution

To answer the question about the domain and range of the function ff based on its graph, I'll guide you through the steps:

Domain:

The domain of a function represents all the possible xx-values for which the function is defined. From the graph of ff, observe the xx-values for which the graph exists.

  • Identify the leftmost point (smallest xx-value) and the rightmost point (largest xx-value) on the graph.

Range:

The range of a function represents all the possible yy-values that the function can take. From the graph of ff, observe the yy-values covered by the graph.

  • Identify the lowest point (smallest yy-value) and the highest point (largest yy-value) on the graph.

Interval Notation:

Once you've identified the domain and range, you express them using interval notation.

  • Domain in Interval Notation: [a,b][a, b] where aa is the smallest xx-value and bb is the largest xx-value.
  • Range in Interval Notation: [c,d][c, d] where cc is the smallest yy-value and dd is the largest yy-value.

Example Explanation:

If the graph starts at x=2x = -2 and ends at x=5x = 5, the domain is [2,5][-2, 5]. If the graph covers yy-values from y=1y = 1 to y=4y = 4, the range is [1,4][1, 4].

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Do you want details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to think about:

  1. How do we handle open or closed intervals in domain and range?
  2. What does it mean if the graph has breaks or gaps?
  3. How would the domain change if the function included vertical asymptotes?
  4. How does the graph's behavior at the endpoints affect the range?
  5. What happens to the range if the graph is reflected across the x-axis?

Tip: Always double-check if the graph includes points at the endpoints or if they are open, as this affects whether the interval is open or closed.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Domain and Range
Interval Notation

Formulas

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Theorems

Concept of Domain and Range of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12