Math Problem Statement

For the following mathematical function:

y = f(x) = log(x –3)

the domain and range.

Question 29Answer

a. Domain: (-∞, 3); Range: (-∞, ∞)

b. Domain: (3, ∞); Range: (-∞, ∞)

c. Domain: [3, ∞); Range: (-∞, ∞)

d. Domain: (3, ∞); Range: (-∞, 0)

Solution

Let's analyze the function y=f(x)=log(x3)y = f(x) = \log(x - 3).

Domain:

For the logarithmic function log(x3)\log(x - 3), the argument inside the logarithm, x3x - 3, must be greater than 0. This is because the logarithm of a non-positive number is undefined.

So, the condition for the domain is:

x3>0x>3x - 3 > 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x > 3

Thus, the domain of the function is:

(3,)\boxed{(3, \infty)}

Range:

For the range of the logarithmic function, we know that the output of a logarithmic function can take any real value. This is because the logarithmic function maps positive inputs to all real numbers.

Thus, the range of the function is:

(,)\boxed{(-\infty, \infty)}

Conclusion:

The correct answer is:

b. Domain: (3, ∞); Range: (-∞, ∞)


Would you like any further explanation or details? Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What happens to the graph of y=log(x3)y = \log(x - 3) as xx approaches 3 from the right?
  2. How would the domain and range change for a function like y=log(x+3)y = \log(x + 3)?
  3. What is the behavior of the function y=log(x3)y = \log(x - 3) when xx \to \infty?
  4. Can the logarithmic function be defined for negative values or zero? Why or why not?
  5. What would be the effect of multiplying log(x3)\log(x - 3) by a constant, such as y=2log(x3)y = 2 \log(x - 3)?

Tip: Always check the domain restrictions first when dealing with logarithmic and other special functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithmic Functions
Domain and Range of Functions

Formulas

log(x – a)

Theorems

Domain of logarithmic functions
Range of logarithmic functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11