Math Problem Statement

F(x) = x^2

Solution

The given function is F(x)=x2F(x) = x^2. This is a quadratic function, and its graph is a parabola.

Key features of this function:

  1. Domain: The function is defined for all real numbers, so the domain is (,)(-\infty, \infty).
  2. Range: Since x2x^2 is always non-negative, the range is [0,)[0, \infty).
  3. Vertex: The vertex of the parabola is at (0,0)(0, 0), which is the lowest point on the graph.
  4. Axis of symmetry: The axis of symmetry is the vertical line x=0x = 0.
  5. Intercepts:
    • The x-intercept is at (0,0)(0, 0).
    • The y-intercept is also at (0,0)(0, 0).

Behavior:

  • As xx \to \infty, F(x)F(x) \to \infty.
  • As xx \to -\infty, F(x)F(x) \to \infty.

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Related questions:

  1. How would the function change if the equation was F(x)=x2F(x) = -x^2?
  2. What is the derivative of F(x)=x2F(x) = x^2?
  3. How would you find the area under the curve of F(x)=x2F(x) = x^2 from x=0x = 0 to x=1x = 1?
  4. What is the significance of the vertex in the graph of F(x)=x2F(x) = x^2?
  5. How does the graph of F(x)=x2F(x) = x^2 compare to F(x)=x2+3F(x) = x^2 + 3?

Tip: The derivative of any quadratic function ax2+bx+cax^2 + bx + c gives its slope at any point, which can help understand how the graph changes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Graphing Parabolas

Formulas

F(x) = x^2
Vertex form: F(x) = a(x-h)^2 + k
Standard form of quadratic equation: ax^2 + bx + c

Theorems

Axis of symmetry theorem for parabolas
Properties of quadratic functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10