A weird domain and range? anybody up for a challenge

In summary, the conversation discusses a difficult domain and range problem involving a function with the equation y=x^2-2x+1 / x^2-x-2. The suggested domain is (-infinity,-1) union (-1,2) union (2,infinity) while the range is (-infinity,0) union (-1,infinity). Suggestions are given to possibly rewrite the domain and range in a simpler format, but it is noted that the range may require differentiation to determine its minimum values. The final conclusion is that the suggested domain and range are correct, with the exception of values in the domain (0,8/9).
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A weird domain and range? anybody up for a challenge

y=x^2-2x+1 / x^2-x-2

try it on the gfx calculator and check if this domain and range is right

i wrote

Domain ( -infinity, -1 ) union (-1,2) union ( 2, infinity)

range (-infity, 0) union (-1 to infity)

is there an easier way to write the domain and range instead of this format that's assuming this is even right heh please englighten me thanks
 
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Is that a typo on your range?
 
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Domain is correct, you can rewrite it as [itex]\{ x \in \mathbb{R} \ | \ 2 \neq x \neq -1\}[/itex] if you want.

Range is harder... you're going to need to differentiate it to see where it has minima. I get

[tex] \biggr\{ y \in \mathbb{R} \ \biggr| \ y \leq 0 \ \mbox{or} \ y \geq \frac{8}{9}\biggr\}[/tex]
 
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It is correct.The function doesn't have values in the domain [itex] \left(0,\frac{8}{9}\right) [/itex]

[itex] \mathcal{R}\left( y\right)=\mathbb{R}\diagdown \left(0,\frac{8}{9}\right) [/tex]


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FAQ: A weird domain and range? anybody up for a challenge

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