A 2-column table with 8 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries negative 6, negative 5, negative 4, negative 3, negative 2, negative 1, 0, 1. The second column is labeled f of x with entries 34, 3, negative 10, negative 11, negative 6, negative 1, negative 2, negative 15. Using only the values given in the table for the function, f(x), what is the interval of x-values over which the function is increasing? (–6, –3) (–3, –1) (–3, 0) (–6, –5)

Step-by-step explanation:

The only place that the function is increasing is [-3, -1] (learn your interval notation). At x = -3, y = -11; at x = -2, y = -6 (-6 is greater than -11); and at x = -1, y = -1 (-1 is greater than -6). The next x value, 0, returns a y value of -2. But -2 is less than -1, the value before it, so it begins deceasing again at x = 0.

4 and 5)16.97 or 12√2

6)15.59 or 9√3

7)y = 15.59 or 9√3     x =27

8)17.80

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answer:

the domain is the set { -2, 0, 2, 3}

discussion:

the domain is the set of x values in the ordered pairs (x,y). taking the x, or first component, of each ordered pair gives   -2, 0, 2, 3.

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