Math Problem Statement

what is the range

What is the range?

Solution

The graph you provided shows a parabola opening downwards. This suggests that the quadratic function that describes this graph is of the form y=ax2+bx+cy = ax^2 + bx + c, where a<0a < 0 because the parabola is facing downward.

To find the range:

  1. Identify the vertex: The vertex of a downward-opening parabola represents the maximum point, which determines the upper bound of the range.

    From the graph, the vertex appears to be at (0,3)(0, 3), meaning the maximum value of yy is 3.

  2. Determine the range: Since the parabola opens downwards, the range includes all values of yy from negative infinity up to the maximum value of 33.

Thus, the range of the function is: y(,3]y \in (-\infty, 3]

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. What is the domain of this quadratic function?
  2. How do you find the vertex algebraically for a general quadratic function?
  3. What is the significance of the axis of symmetry in a parabola?
  4. How can you determine the direction a parabola opens from its equation?
  5. What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

Tip: In quadratic functions, the coefficient aa controls the direction and width of the parabola—when a>0a > 0, the parabola opens upwards; when a<0a < 0, it opens downwards.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Function
Parabola
Range

Formulas

y = ax^2 + bx + c

Theorems

Vertex Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10