Math Problem Statement

A part of linear function g is graphed on the grid.

Which inequalities best describe the domain and range of the part shown? A.Domain:−7<x<6

Range:−4<g(x)<5

B.Domain:−7≤x≤6

Range:−4≤g(x)≤5

C. Domain:−4≤x≤5

Range:−7≤g(x)≤6

D.Domain:−4<x<5

Range:−7<g(x)<6

Solution

To determine the correct inequalities for the domain and range of the linear function gg based on its graph, let's first clarify what domain and range represent:

  1. Domain: The set of all possible xx-values covered by the graph (the horizontal span).
  2. Range: The set of all possible g(x)g(x)-values, which are the same as the yy-values (the vertical span).

Assuming that we have the portion of the graph on hand, here's how we analyze it:

  • Domain: The domain refers to the minimum and maximum xx-values shown on the graph.
  • Range: The range refers to the minimum and maximum g(x)g(x)-values (or yy-values).

Given Options:

Let's evaluate the choices one by one.

A. Domain: 7<x<6-7 < x < 6, Range: 4<g(x)<5-4 < g(x) < 5
This indicates that the graph covers xx-values from 7-7 to 66, but not including these endpoints, and yy-values from 4-4 to 55, also excluding the endpoints.

B. Domain: 7x6-7 \leq x \leq 6, Range: 4g(x)5-4 \leq g(x) \leq 5
This indicates that the graph covers xx-values from 7-7 to 66, including these endpoints, and yy-values from 4-4 to 55, including the endpoints as well.

C. Domain: 4x5-4 \leq x \leq 5, Range: 7g(x)6-7 \leq g(x) \leq 6
This suggests that xx-values are from 4-4 to 55, and yy-values are from 7-7 to 66, both endpoints included.

D. Domain: 4<x<5-4 < x < 5, Range: 7<g(x)<6-7 < g(x) < 6
This suggests xx-values are from 4-4 to 55, but endpoints are not included, and yy-values from 7-7 to 66, also excluding endpoints.

To choose the best answer:

  • If the graph shows solid dots at the endpoints, it indicates that the endpoints are included, meaning the domain and range should have "≤" rather than strict inequality "<".
  • If the graph shows open dots, the endpoints are not included, which would require strict inequalities ("<").

Conclusion:

If the graph shows closed dots at x=7x = -7 and x=6x = 6 and similar for the yy-values, the correct answer is B.

Otherwise, if the endpoints are not included, A would be correct.

Do you need more details or have any further questions?

Related Questions:

  1. How do you determine the domain from a graph?
  2. How can you distinguish between closed and open intervals?
  3. What is the difference between g(x)g(x) and f(x)f(x) in linear functions?
  4. How do inequalities affect the graph of a linear function?
  5. What is the impact of endpoint inclusion on real-world applications?

Tip: Always look for open or closed dots at the endpoints of a graph to decide whether the inequality includes the boundary points.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Functions
Inequalities
Domain and Range

Formulas

Domain of a function: the set of all x-values
Range of a function: the set of all y-values (g(x))

Theorems

Graphing Linear Inequalities
Set Notation for Intervals
Inclusion of Endpoints (Closed and Open Intervals)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10