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Hey! Could anybody help me out with this? I would like a very brief explanation leading to the answer as I already kinda understand the topic. Thanks!

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Domain and Range of a Function

The domain of a function f is the set of values of the input (or independent) variable, often called x. The range is the set of values of the output (or dependent) variable, often called y, or f(x).

The function shown in the image has a shape that opens up to infinity (marked with the two arrows). This means that x can have any real value from minus infinity to plus infinity, that is, all real numbers.

Now for the range, we can see not every value of y belongs to the function. The graph decreases down to the vertex of the parabola that is located at (3,-12). This means that from y=-12 and up, the function exists, but not below this value.

Summarizing:

Domain: All real numbers

Range: y ≥ -12

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