19.7k views
0 votes
Determine if the relation represents y as a function of x. If it is a function, find the domain and range.

Determine if the relation represents y as a function of x. If it is a function, find-example-1
User Josecoto
by
8.7k points

1 Answer

5 votes

From the question we are asked to determine if the relation represents y as a function of x. If it is a function, find the domain and range.

y = √-x - 4

To determine if its a function, it has passed the vertical line test, so yes its a function.

if a vertical line touches the graph at more than one point then it's a function.

Domain of √-x - 4:

√f(x) ----> f(x) ≥ 0

solve for -x ≥ 0: x ≤ 0

Domain: x ≤ 0

For the range of √-x - 4

recall the range of a radical function of the form:

c√(ax + b) + k is f(x) ≥ k

k = -4

f(x) ≥ -4

So, Domain {x ≤ 0}: Range: {y ≥ -4}

So, the correct option is the third option which is {x ≤ 0}: Range: {y ≥ -4}

Grpah:

Determine if the relation represents y as a function of x. If it is a function, find-example-1
User Mpdaugherty
by
8.7k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories