Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
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Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions - 4.2 Graphing Quadratics in Vertex Form - 4.2 Exercises - Page 320: 47

Answer

Domain: The set of all real numbers Range: $y\geq -9$

Work Step by Step

Given$$ f(x) = (x+4)^2-9.$$ Student's work: Domain: $x>-4$. Range: $ y>-9$. The domain of this function is the set of all real numbers which includes $-4$. He uses a "greater than" sign for $y$, which is wrong. He should be using "greater than or equal to" sign. Here is the correct domain and range of the function. Domain: The set of all real numbers Range: $y\geq -9$
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