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- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
Introduction to Logarithms
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Problem 61b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionGraph each function. Give the domain and range. ƒ(x) = | log↓2 (x+3) |
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Key Concepts
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Domain of a Function
The domain of a function refers to the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined. For the function ƒ(x) = | log₂(x + 3) |, the argument of the logarithm, x + 3, must be greater than zero, leading to the condition x > -3. Thus, the domain is all real numbers greater than -3.
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Range of a Function
The range of a function is the set of all possible output values (y-values) that the function can produce. In the case of ƒ(x) = | log₂(x + 3) |, since the logarithm can take any real number value and the absolute value function transforms all outputs to non-negative values, the range is all non-negative real numbers, or [0, ∞).
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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
Graphing logarithmic functions involves understanding their general shape and behavior. The function ƒ(x) = log₂(x + 3) will have a vertical asymptote at x = -3 and will increase without bound as x increases. The absolute value modifies the graph, reflecting any negative values above the x-axis, resulting in a graph that is always non-negative.
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