Math Problem Statement

Use the graph to determine a. the function's domain; b. the function's range; c. the x-intercepts, if any; d. the y-intercept, if there is one; e. the following function values: f(-5), f(0).

Solution

Let's break down the graph and solve the questions provided:

1. Domain:

The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values). In the graph, we can see that the line extends infinitely in both the positive and negative x-directions, so the domain is all real numbers:

  • Domain: (,)(-\infty, \infty)

2. Range:

The range is the set of all possible output values (y-values). Looking at the graph, the y-values go from 6-6 (the lowest point of the graph) to 22 (the highest point the graph reaches).

  • Range: [6,2][-6, 2]

3. X-Intercept:

The x-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the x-axis (i.e., where y=0y = 0). From the graph, we can see that the line crosses the x-axis at x=1x = 1.

  • X-Intercept: x=1x = 1

4. Y-Intercept:

The y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis (i.e., where x=0x = 0). From the graph, the y-value at x=0x = 0 is 3-3.

  • Y-Intercept: y=3y = -3

5. Function Values:

  • f(5)f(-5): From the graph, when x=5x = -5, the y-value is 6-6.

  • f(0)f(0): When x=0x = 0, the y-value is 3-3.

  • Function Values:

    • f(5)=6f(-5) = -6
    • f(0)=3f(0) = -3

Would you like more details or have any further questions on these calculations? Here are some related questions:

  1. How would you find the slope of the line between two points?
  2. Can a function have more than one x-intercept? What would it mean graphically?
  3. How does the domain of a linear function generally differ from other types of functions?
  4. How can you check the accuracy of the y-intercept calculation using the equation of the line?
  5. How is the range of a function affected by transformations like shifting or scaling?

Tip: For linear functions, the domain is often all real numbers unless there are specific constraints, such as division by zero or square roots of negative numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Graphing
Linear Equations

Formulas

Slope-intercept form y = mx + b

Theorems

Properties of linear functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10