ALG2 U1L4 The Domain and Range of A Function

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THE DOMAIN AND RANGE OF A FUNCTION

ALGEBRA 2 WITH TRIGONOMETRY
Because functions convert values of inputs into value of outputs, it is natural to talk about the sets that represent
these inputs and outputs. The set of inputs that result in an output is called the domain of the function. The
set of outputs is called the range.
Exercise #1: Consider the function that has as its inputs the months of the year and as its outputs the number of
days in each month. In this case, the number of days is a function of the month of the year. Assume this
function is restricted to non-leap years.
(a) Write, in roster form, the set that represents (b) Write, in roster for, the set that represents this
this function’s domain. function’s range.
Exercise #2: State the range of the function f ( n=

) 2n + 1 if its domain is the set {1, 3, 5} . Show the domain
and range in the mapping diagram below. Domain of f Range of f
f (n)
Exercise #3: The function y = g ( x ) is completely defined by the graph shown below. Answer the following
questions based on this graph. y
(a) Determine the minimum and maximum x-values

represented on this graph.
(b) Determine the minimum and maximum y-values x

represented on this graph.
(c) State the domain and range of this function

using set builder notation.
ALGEBRA 2 WITH TRIGONOMETRY, UNIT #1 – FUNCTIONS AS BUILDING BLOCKS – LESSON #4

eMATHINSTRUCTION, RED HOOK, NY 12571, © 2009
Some functions, defined with graphs or equations, have domains and ranges that stretch out to infinity.
Consider the following exercise in which a standard parabola is graphed.
Exercise #4: The function f ( x ) = x 2 − 2 x − 1 is graphed on the grid below. Which of the following represent
its domain and range written in interval notation? y
(1) Domain: [ −2, 4] (3) Domain: ( −∞, ∞ )

Range: [ −4, 6] Range: [ −4, ∞ )
x
(2) Domain: [ −2, 4] (4) Domain: ( −2, 4 )

y = f ( x)
Range: ( −4, ∞ ) Range: ( −4, 6 )
For most functions defined by an algebraic formula, the domain consists of the set of all real numbers, given the
concise symbol  . Sometimes, though, there are restrictions placed on the domain of a function by the
structure of its formula. Two basic restrictions will be illustrated in the next few exercises.
2x +1
Exercise #5: The function f ( x ) = has outputs given by the following calculator table.
x−4
(a) Evaluate f (1) and f ( 6 ) from the table.
(b) Why does the calculator give an ERROR at x = 4 ?
(c) Are there any values except x = 4 that are not in the domain of f ? Explain.
Exercise #6: Which of the following values of x would not be in the domain of the function =
y x+4 ?
Explain your answer.
(1) x = 0 (3) x = −3
(2) x = 5 (4) x = −8

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THE DOMAIN AND RANGE OF A FUNCTION
ALGEBRA 2 WITH TRIGONOMETRY - HOMEWORK
SKILLS
1. A function is given by the set of ordered pairs {( 2, 5) , ( 4, 9 ) , ( 6, 13) , (8, 17 )} . Write its domain and range
in roster form.
Domain: Range:
2. The function h ( x=
) x 2 + 5 maps the domain given by the set {−2, − 1, 0, 1, 2} . Which of the following sets
represents the range of h ( x ) ?
(1) {0, 6, 10, 12} (3) {5, 6, 9}
(2) {5, 6, 7} (4) {1, 4, 5, 6, 9}
x−2
3. Which of the following values of x would not be in the domain of the function defined by f ( x ) = ?
x+3
(1) x = −3 (3) x = 3
(2) x = 2 (4) x = −2
3x + 2
4. Determine any values of x that do not lie in the domain of the function f ( x ) = . Justify your
2 x − 10
response.
( x)
5. Which of the following values of x does lie in the domain of the function defined by g = 2x − 7 ?
(1) x = 0 (3) x = 3
(2) x = 2 (4) x = 5
6. Which of the following would represent the domain of the function =

y 6 − 2x ?
(1) { x : x > 3} (3) { x : x ≤ 3}
(2) { x : x < 3} (4) { x : x ≥ 3}

7. The function y = f ( x ) is completely defined by the graph shown below.
y
(a) Evaluate f ( −4 ) , f ( 3) , and f ( 6 ) .
(b) Draw a rectangle that circumscribes (just surrounds)

the graph. x
(c) State the domain and range of this function using

interval notation.
Domain: Range:
8. Which of the following represents the range of the quadratic function shown in the graph below?
y
(1) ( 4, ∞ ) (3) ( −∞, 4 )
x
(2) ( −∞, 4] (4) [ 4, ∞ )
APPLICATIONS
9. A child starts a piggy bank with $2. Each day, the child receives 25 cents at the end of the day and puts it in
the bank. If A represents the amount of money and d stands for the number of days then A ( d )= 2 + 0.25d
gives the amount of money in the bank as a function of days (think about this formula).
(a) Evaluate A (1) , A ( 7 ) , and A ( 30 ) . (b) For what value of d will A ( d ) = $10.50 .
(c) Explain why the domain does not contain (d) Explain why the range does not include the
the value d = 2.5 . value A = $3.10 .


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THE DOMAIN AND RANGE OF A FUNCTION

Exercise #2: State the range of the function f ( n=

(a) Determine the minimum and maximum x-values

(b) Determine the minimum and maximum y-values x

(c) State the domain and range of this function

ALGEBRA 2 WITH TRIGONOMETRY, UNIT #1 – FUNCTIONS AS BUILDING BLOCKS – LESSON #4

(1) Domain: [ −2, 4] (3) Domain: ( −∞, ∞ )

(2) Domain: [ −2, 4] (4) Domain: ( −2, 4 )

(a) Evaluate f (1) and f ( 6 ) from the table.

(b) Why does the calculator give an ERROR at x = 4 ?

ALGEBRA 2 WITH TRIGONOMETRY, UNIT #1 – FUNCTIONS AS BUILDING BLOCKS – LESSON #4

(1) {0, 6, 10, 12} (3) {5, 6, 9}

(2) {5, 6, 7} (4) {1, 4, 5, 6, 9}

6. Which of the following would represent the domain of the function =

(1) { x : x > 3} (3) { x : x ≤ 3}

(2) { x : x < 3} (4) { x : x ≥ 3}

ALGEBRA 2 WITH TRIGONOMETRY, UNIT #1 – FUNCTIONS AS BUILDING BLOCKS – LESSON #4

(b) Draw a rectangle that circumscribes (just surrounds)

(c) State the domain and range of this function using

(1) ( 4, ∞ ) (3) ( −∞, 4 )

ALGEBRA 2 WITH TRIGONOMETRY, UNIT #1 – FUNCTIONS AS BUILDING BLOCKS – LESSON #4

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