What is the image of the function f: R->R, f(x) = (x-2)^4

In summary, a function is a mathematical concept that relates each input value to a unique output value. The notation "f: R->R" indicates that the function maps real numbers to real numbers. To graph the function f(x) = (x-2)^4, you can plot points and connect them with a smooth curve. The domain of the function is all real numbers and the range is all non-negative real numbers. The number "2" in the function represents the vertical shift of the graph.
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What is the image of the function f: R -> R, f(x) = (x-2)^4

I think [0,∞)

Am I right?
 
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Yes, you are right. ;) Good job! Just try to use LaTeX when typing out your math. It would look like this: $f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}, f(x) = (x-2)^4$ and the image is $[0, + \infty)$.
 

FAQ: What is the image of the function f: R->R, f(x) = (x-2)^4

1. What is a function?

A function is a mathematical concept that relates each input value (x) to a unique output value (f(x)). In this case, the function f(x) = (x-2)^4 takes any real number as an input and returns a real number as an output.

2. What does "f: R->R" mean?

The notation "f: R->R" indicates that the function f maps real numbers (denoted by R) to real numbers. In other words, both the input and output values of this function are real numbers.

3. How do I graph this function?

To graph the function f(x) = (x-2)^4, you can plot a few points by choosing different values for x and calculating the corresponding values of f(x). Then, connect these points with a smooth curve to get the graph of the function.

4. How can I find the domain and range of this function?

The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values. In this case, the function f(x) = (x-2)^4 has a domain of all real numbers since any real number can be plugged in for x. The range of a function is the set of all possible output values. For this function, the range is all non-negative real numbers since raising a real number to the fourth power always results in a non-negative value.

5. What is the significance of the number "2" in this function?

The number "2" is known as the constant term in this function. It determines the vertical shift or translation of the graph of the function. In this case, the graph will be shifted 2 units to the right in comparison to the graph of the basic function f(x) = x^4.

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