Math Problem Statement

Give the domain and range. Then, use the graph to find (a) f(-3), (b) f(0), (c) f(1), and (d) any values of x such that f(x) = 2.

Solution

Let's break down the information from the graph and solve the questions.

Domain and Range

  1. Domain: The domain of a function is the set of all possible xx-values that the function can take. From the graph, it appears that the function exists for xx-values between 6-6 and 33. Thus, the domain is: [6,3]\boxed{[-6, 3]}

  2. Range: The range of a function is the set of all possible yy-values that the function can take. Looking at the graph, the function ranges from a minimum yy-value of 00 to a maximum yy-value of 66. Therefore, the range is: [0,6]\boxed{[0, 6]}

Values of the Function

Next, we can use the graph to find specific function values.

  • (a) f(3)f(-3): At x=3x = -3, the corresponding yy-value on the graph is 66. Therefore: f(3)=6f(-3) = 6

  • (b) f(0)f(0): At x=0x = 0, the corresponding yy-value is 44. Therefore: f(0)=4f(0) = 4

  • (c) f(1)f(1): At x=1x = 1, the corresponding yy-value is 22. Therefore: f(1)=2f(1) = 2

  • (d) Values of xx such that f(x)=2f(x) = 2: The graph crosses y=2y = 2 at two points: x=1x = 1 and x=5x = -5. Therefore, the values of xx for which f(x)=2f(x) = 2 are: x=5andx=1x = -5 \quad \text{and} \quad x = 1


Would you like more details or further explanations on any of these parts? Here are some additional questions you might want to explore:

  1. How do you find the domain and range of a function from a graph?
  2. Can a function have a different domain and range for different intervals?
  3. What are the properties of piecewise linear functions like this one?
  4. How do you determine when a function is increasing or decreasing on a graph?
  5. Can a function have more than one value of xx for a particular yy?

Tip: Always verify the domain and range by carefully checking both the start and end points on the graph, including any breaks or discontinuities.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Domain and Range
Piecewise Functions
Graph Interpretation

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9