Math Problem Statement

domain

range

Solution

In mathematics, domain and range refer to two essential concepts in relation to functions.

  1. Domain: The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (usually the xx-values) for which the function is defined. In other words, it's the complete set of all possible independent variable values that can be plugged into the function.

    Example: For the function f(x)=1x2f(x) = \frac{1}{x-2}, the domain is all real numbers except x=2x = 2 (since division by zero is undefined). So the domain is x(,2)(2,)x \in (-\infty, 2) \cup (2, \infty).

  2. Range: The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (usually the yy-values) that the function can produce. It describes the set of dependent variable values that result from using the function's domain.

    Example: For the function f(x)=x2f(x) = x^2, the range is y0y \geq 0, since squaring any real number gives a non-negative result.

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Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What is the domain of a trigonometric function like sin(x)\sin(x)?
  2. How do you find the domain and range of a composite function?
  3. What is the range of a logarithmic function, such as log(x)\log(x)?
  4. Can a function have a restricted domain but an infinite range?
  5. How do you determine the domain and range of a rational function?

Tip: To find the domain of a function, look for values that make the function undefined, such as division by zero or taking the square root of a negative number.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Domain
Range

Formulas

f(x) = 1 / (x - 2)
f(x) = x^2

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12