Math Problem Statement

All points of the step function f(x) are graphed.

What is the domain of f(x)?

{x| –4 < x ≤ 4}

{x| –3 < x ≤ 4}

{x| 1 < x ≤ 4}

{x| 2 < x ≤ 4}

Solution

If all points of the step function f(x)=2x1f(x) = \lceil 2x \rceil - 1 are graphed, then the domain of f(x)f(x) would be the set of xx values for which the function is defined and included in the graph.

Given the choices, it suggests that the graph is only considering a limited range of xx values.

Let's analyze the options:

  1. {x | –4 < x ≤ 4}
    This includes all real numbers xx within the interval from just greater than 4-4 to 44. The function would be defined and graphed for all xx in this interval.

  2. {x | –3 < x ≤ 4}
    This includes all real numbers xx within the interval from just greater than 3-3 to 44.

  3. {x | 1 < x ≤ 4}
    This includes all real numbers xx within the interval from just greater than 11 to 44.

  4. {x | 2 < x ≤ 4}
    This includes all real numbers xx within the interval from just greater than 22 to 44.

Since the graph must show all points of the function within a given interval, the correct choice should be the interval that represents the full range where the function is graphed.

The most comprehensive range provided in the choices is:

{x | –4 < x ≤ 4}

This would include all the possible values of xx that could be part of the graph over that interval.

Would you like to explore more about this, or do you have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the step size of the function f(x)=2x1f(x) = \lceil 2x \rceil - 1 affect the graph?
  2. What would be the range of f(x)f(x) if the domain were 4<x4–4 < x \leq 4?
  3. How would the graph change if the domain was 1<x41 < x \leq 4?
  4. What is the effect of the interval xx on the continuity of the step function?
  5. How can the function f(x)=2x1f(x) = \lceil 2x \rceil - 1 be defined piecewise?

Tip: When determining the domain from a graph, always consider the interval of xx-values for which the graph exists, and ensure that all points within that interval are covered.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Step Functions
Domain

Formulas

Step function: f(x) = ceil(2x) - 1

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12