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Which of the following could be an example of a function with a domain [tex]\((-\infty, \infty)\)[/tex] and a range [tex]\((-\infty, 4)\)[/tex]? Check all that apply.

A. [tex]\(v = -3^x - 4\)[/tex]

B. [tex]\(v = -3^x + 4\)[/tex]

C. [tex]\(y = -0.25^x + 4\)[/tex]

D. [tex]\(y = -0.25^x - 4\)[/tex]


Sagot :

To determine which of the given functions have a domain of [tex]\((-\infty, \infty)\)[/tex] and a range of [tex]\((-\infty, 4)\)[/tex], we'll analyze each one step by step.

Recall that all exponential functions of the form [tex]\( a^x \)[/tex] have a domain of [tex]\((-\infty, \infty)\)[/tex]. However, we need to also consider how these forms transform when manipulated as described below.

### Function Analysis

1. A. [tex]\( v = -(3)^x - 4 \)[/tex]
- This function is a transformation of the exponential function [tex]\( 3^x \)[/tex].
- The original exponential function [tex]\( 3^x \)[/tex] has a range of [tex]\( (0, \infty) \)[/tex].
- By applying the negative sign: [tex]\( -(3)^x \)[/tex] changes the range to [tex]\( (-\infty, 0) \)[/tex] because the exponential growth is reflected downwards.
- Subtracting 4 from all values: [tex]\( -(3)^x - 4 \)[/tex] shifts the entire range down by 4 units, changing the range to [tex]\( (-\infty, -4) \)[/tex].
- Conclusion: The range does not match [tex]\((-\infty, 4)\)[/tex]. Thus, this function is not an example.

2. B. [tex]\( v = -(3)^x + 4 \)[/tex]
- Starting with the exponential function [tex]\( 3^x \)[/tex] which has a range of [tex]\( (0, \infty) \)[/tex].
- Applying the negative sign: [tex]\( -(3)^x \)[/tex] changes the range to [tex]\( (-\infty, 0) \)[/tex].
- Adding 4 to all values: [tex]\( -(3)^x + 4 \)[/tex] shifts the entire range up by 4 units, changing the range to [tex]\( (-\infty, 4) \)[/tex].
- Conclusion: This range matches [tex]\((-\infty, 4)\)[/tex]. Thus, this function is an example.

3. C. [tex]\( y = -(0.25)^x + 4 \)[/tex]
- The function [tex]\( 0.25^x \)[/tex] is an exponential function with a range of [tex]\( (0, \infty) \)[/tex].
- Applying the negative sign: [tex]\( -(0.25)^x \)[/tex] transforms the range to [tex]\( (-\infty, 0) \)[/tex].
- Adding 4 to all values: [tex]\( -(0.25)^x + 4 \)[/tex] shifts the entire range up by 4 units, changing the range to [tex]\( (-\infty, 4) \)[/tex].
- Conclusion: This range matches [tex]\((-\infty, 4)\)[/tex]. Thus, this function is an example.

4. D. [tex]\( y = -(0.25)^x - 4 \)[/tex]
- Consider the function [tex]\( 0.25^x \)[/tex], which has a range of [tex]\( (0, \infty) \)[/tex].
- Applying the negative sign: [tex]\( -(0.25)^x \)[/tex] changes the range to [tex]\( (-\infty, 0) \)[/tex].
- Subtracting 4 from all values: [tex]\( -(0.25)^x - 4 \)[/tex] shifts the entire range down by 4 units, changing the range to [tex]\( (-\infty, -4) \)[/tex].
- Conclusion: The range does not match [tex]\((-\infty, 4)\)[/tex]. Thus, this function is not an example.

### Summary
The functions that have a domain of [tex]\((-\infty, \infty)\)[/tex] and a range of [tex]\((-\infty, 4)\)[/tex] are:

- B. [tex]\( v = -(3)^x + 4 \)[/tex]
- C. [tex]\( y = -(0.25)^x + 4 \)[/tex]