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The function f(x) = (x − 4)(x − 2) is shown.

What is the range of the function?

all real numbers less than or equal to 3
all real numbers less than or equal to −1
all real numbers greater than or equal to 3
all real numbers greater than or equal to −1

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Answer:

its D

Explanation:

I got it right on edge

User Vinibrsl
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All real numbers greater than or equal to -1


Explanation:


we know that


The equation of a vertical parabola in vertex form is equal to




where


(h,k) is the vertex of the parabola


if ----> the parabola open upward ( vertex is a minimum)


if ----> the parabola open downward ( vertex is a maximum)


In this problem we have




Convert to vertex form




Group terms that contain the same variable, and move the constant to the opposite side of the equation




Complete the square. Remember to balance the equation by adding the same constants to each side.






Rewrite as perfect squares




-------> equation in vertex form


The vertex is the point




therefore


----> the parabola open upward ( vertex is a minimum)


The range of the function is the interval-------> [-1,∞)




All real numbers greater than or equal to

-1




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