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This document covers the concepts of domain and range in College Algebra, specifically for polynomial, radical, and rational functions. It provides methods for determining the domain by identifying restrictions such as denominators and radicands, and explains how to find domain and range using graphs. Additionally, it includes examples and exercises for practice.

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M1314sec32notes (Os Book)

This document covers the concepts of domain and range in College Algebra, specifically for polynomial, radical, and rational functions. It provides methods for determining the domain by identifying restrictions such as denominators and radicands, and explains how to find domain and range using graphs. Additionally, it includes examples and exercises for practice.

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Math 1314 – College Algebra

Section 3.2 Domain and Range


 Recall: Think of the domain as the set of input values (the set of all possible x-values) and the range as the set
of output values (the set of all possible y-values). The function f tells us what to do to the input value. Think
of f as a process or operation.

Summary for Domain of Polynomial, Radical, and Rational Functions:


 Look for fractions with variables in the denominator. Solve denominator 6= 0.

 Look for even roots with variables in the radicand. Solve radicand ≥ 0.

Form: To find domain:


anything
f (x) = Solve x stuff 6= 0
x stuff
even√
f (x) = x stuff Solve x stuff ≥ 0

. Recall: The radicand is the part of the function that is under the root. .

Ex: Find the domain of the function


4x + 3
(a) y =
x2 − x − 6

(b) f (x) = 6x + 1

√
(c) g(x) = 2 − 3x
Math 1314 OS Section 3.2 Continued
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(d) y = − √ .
x+3

√
3
(e) h(x) = x+2

√
5−x
(f) j(x) = 2
x − 16

√ √
(g) m(x) = x−3+ 2+x

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Math 1314 OS Section 3.2 Continued

 We can find the domain and range of functions using graphs.


 To find domain, project curve onto the x-axis.  To find range, project curve onto the y-axis.

Domain: Domain: Domain:


Range: Range: Range:
Constant Function Identity Function Squaring Function

Domain: Domain: Domain:


Range: Range: Range:
Cubing Function Absolute Value Function Square Root Function

Domain: Domain: Domain:


Range: Range: Range:
Cube Root Function Reciprocal Function Reciprocal Squared Function

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Math 1314 OS Section 3.2 Continued

Ex: Find the domain and range of the function from the graph.

(a) (b) (c)

Ex: Given the graph of y = f (x) below, answer the following questions.

(a) Find the domain of f . Find the range of f .

(b) Find the x-intercepts and y-intercept. Write as points.

(c) Find the zeroes of f .

(d) Find f (x) < 0.

(e) Find f (3).

(f) Find the number of solutions to f (x) = −2.

(g) Find the intervals where f is increasing, constant, and decreasing.

(h) Find the local minimums and local minimums, if any exist.

(i) Find the maximum and minimum, if it exists.

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Math 1314 OS Section 3.2 Continued

Ex: Find the domain and graph:  2


 2  x + 2x if x < −1
x + 2x if x ≤ −1
(a) f (x) = (b) g(x) = 5 if x = −1
3 − x if x > −1
3 − x if x > −1

(c) Find f (−2), f (−1), f (7), g(−5), g(−1) and g(11)

 Practice lots of graphing BY HAND!!

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