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Find the domain and range of the function f(x)=-5 cos^2x

Find the domain and range of the function f(x)=-5 cos^2x-example-1

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Cuz edge

User UtopiaLtd
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Answer:

domain: (-∞, ∞) ; range: [-5, 0]

Explanation:

Let's begin with the basics:

The domain of cos x is (-∞, ∞); the range is [-1, 1].

The domain of cos²x is still (-∞, ∞).

Likewise, the domain of -5 cos²x is(-∞, ∞).

The range of cos²x differs: it is [0, 1] because squaring a negative number results in a positive output.

Multiplying cos²x by 5 expands the range to [0, 5].

Finally, multiplying 5 cos²x by -1 changes the range to [-5, 0].

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