Math Problem Statement
Which answer choice best describes the range for this situation? (Referring to the graph of 'Student's Workout').
Solution
Looking at the graph, we can analyze that the y-axis represents the "Percentage Remaining," which goes from 0 to 100, and the x-axis represents "Minutes," which goes from 0 to 50.
Range:
The range of a function refers to all the possible values of the dependent variable (y-values). In this case:
- The y-values represent the percentage remaining during the workout.
- The graph shows the percentage starts at 100% and decreases linearly until it reaches 0% at 50 minutes.
- Therefore, the possible y-values are between 0 and 100, inclusive of both endpoints.
Now, reviewing the choices:
- All real numbers greater than 0 and less than 100: This excludes 0 and 100, so it's not correct.
- All real numbers greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 100: This includes both endpoints, which is correct.
- All real numbers greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 50: This restricts the range to 50, which is incorrect because the range goes up to 100.
- All real numbers greater than 0 and less than 50: This is incorrect because it restricts the range to between 0 and 50.
Correct Answer:
All real numbers greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 100.
Would you like further explanation or details? Here are some related questions to think about:
- How is the domain of the graph different from the range?
- Can you determine the slope of the line from the graph?
- What does the slope represent in the context of this workout?
- If the workout duration was extended to 60 minutes, how would the graph change?
- What real-life situations could have a similar graph?
Tip: The range deals with the y-values, while the domain deals with the x-values. Always check what each axis represents!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Range of a function
Graph interpretation
Formulas
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Theorems
Definition of range
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9