Math Problem Statement

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Given the function f(x) = -2√(x - 5) + 3, determine the following properties: point of origin, domain, range, y-intercept, minimum/maximum value, and intervals of increase or decrease.

Solution

Let's go step by step and analyze the function given in the image:

The function is:

f(x)=2x5+3f(x) = -2\sqrt{x - 5} + 3

Point of Origin:

The image gives the point of origin as (-5, 3), so we can check this by plugging x=5x = -5 into the equation: f(5)=255+3=210+3f(-5) = -2\sqrt{-5 - 5} + 3 = -2\sqrt{-10} + 3 But the square root of a negative number does not result in a real number. Hence, the function is not defined for x=5x = -5. There seems to be an issue with the point of origin.

Domain:

The function involves a square root, which means the expression inside the square root, x5x - 5, must be greater than or equal to zero for real numbers. Hence: x50x - 5 \geq 0 x5x \geq 5 So the domain is [5, ∞), not [-3, ∞).

Range:

The function is of the form 2x5+3-2\sqrt{x - 5} + 3, which means it will start at f(5)=3f(5) = 3 and then decrease because the square root term increases as xx increases, and the coefficient of 2-2 makes the overall function decrease. Thus, the range is (-∞, 3], as the function decreases towards negative infinity but never goes above 3.

y-intercept:

Since the function is not defined for x<5x < 5, there is no y-intercept for this function.

Min/Max value:

The function has a maximum value at x=5x = 5 because the square root starts at 0, and it increases negatively, leading to the maximum of 3 at x=5x = 5.

Increasing/Decreasing Interval:

Since the square root term always increases, and with the negative coefficient, the entire function is decreasing from x=5x = 5 onward. Thus, the function is decreasing on the interval [5, ∞).


Summary of Correct Answers:

  • Point of Origin: Not valid for (-5, 3)
  • Domain: [5, ∞)
  • Range: (-∞, 3]
  • y-intercept: N/A
  • Min/Max value: Maximum at x = 5
  • Inc/Dec Interval: Decreasing on the interval [5, ∞)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Square Roots
Domain and Range

Formulas

f(x) = -2√(x - 5) + 3
Domain condition: x - 5 ≥ 0
Range determined by evaluating f(x)

Theorems

Properties of square root functions
Domain and range analysis for transformations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11