Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Functions - Exercises - Page 157: 53

Answer

Domain: $[-2, 6]$ Range: $[-6, 18]$

Work Step by Step

The given function $f(x)=3x$ has its domain restricted to $-2 \le x \le 6$. Thus, its domain is $[-2, 6]$. The function $f(x)=3x$ is linear with a positive slope. This means that as the value of $x$ increases, the value of $y$, also increases. Thus, within its domain, the function's minimum value is at $x=-2$, and its maximum value will be at $x=6$. Find the value of $y$ when $x=-2$ and when $x=6$ to have: When x = -2, $f(-2)=3(-2) = -6$ When x = 6, $f(6) = 3(6) = 18$ This means that the y-values of the function range from -6 to 18. Therefore the range of the function is $[-6, 18]$
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