Math Problem Statement

The graph of a function h is given. Find values of h at specific points, domain and range, and solve for certain conditions.

Solution

Let's go through the problems one by one based on the image provided.

(a) Finding the values of h(x)h(x) for specific inputs:

From the graph, you can read the function values for the given xx-values.

  • h(2)=1h(-2) = -1
  • h(0)=3h(0) = -3
  • h(2)=2h(2) = 2
  • h(3)=1h(3) = 1

(b) Domain and Range of hh:

  • Domain: The domain consists of all xx-values for which the function is defined. From the graph, the function is defined from x=5x = -5 to x=6x = 6. So, the domain is: [5,6][-5, 6]

  • Range: The range consists of all yy-values that the function takes. From the graph, the minimum yy-value is 3-3, and the maximum yy-value is 44. So, the range is: [3,4][-3, 4]

(c) Finding values of xx for which h(x)=2h(x) = 2:

From the graph, you can see that h(x)=2h(x) = 2 occurs at two points:

  • x=2x = 2
  • x=4x = 4

Thus, the values of xx are: x=2,4x = 2, 4

(d) Finding values of xx for which h(x)2h(x) \leq 2:

From the graph, h(x)2h(x) \leq 2 occurs in the intervals:

  • x[3,2]x \in [-3, 2] and at x=4x = 4

So, the correct answer is: [3,2] and 4[-3, 2] \text{ and } 4

(e) Finding the net change in hh between x=3x = -3 and x=3x = 3:

  • h(3)=0h(-3) = 0
  • h(3)=1h(3) = 1

The net change is: h(3)h(3)=10=1h(3) - h(-3) = 1 - 0 = 1


Do you have any questions about these answers or want more details on any step? Here are 5 related questions to expand on these topics:

  1. How would you find the values of xx for which h(x)=1h(x) = -1?
  2. Can you explain how to determine if a function is increasing or decreasing on a specific interval from a graph?
  3. What would the graph look like if the range was extended to [5,5][-5, 5]?
  4. How do you determine the derivative of a function given its graph?
  5. Can you find the average rate of change of h(x)h(x) between x=5x = -5 and x=6x = 6?

Tip: When analyzing a function's graph, always check where the function crosses key values like y=0y = 0, since these intersections can provide critical points for solving equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Analysis
Graph Interpretation
Domain and Range
Function Values

Formulas

h(x)
Net change formula: h(x2) - h(x1)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11