Consider the function: 𝑓(𝑥) = 3. 2

𝑥 − 6
7.1 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑦-intercept of the graph of 𝑓. (1)
7.2 Calculate the coordinates of the 𝑥-intercept of the graph of 𝑓. (2)
7.3 Sketch the graph of 𝑓. Clearly show ALL asymptotes and intercepts
with the axes. (3)
7.4 Write down the range of 𝑓. (2)

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### 7.1 Calculate the coordinates of the y-intercept of the graph of \( f \).

To find the y-intercept, we need to evaluate \( f(0) \):

\[
f(0) = 3 \cdot 2^0 - 6 = 3 \cdot 1 - 6 = 3 - 6 = -3
\]

The coordinates of the y-intercept are \( (0, -3) \).

### 7.2 Calculate the coordinates of the x-intercept of the graph of \( f \).

To find the x-intercept, we need to set the function equal to zero and solve for \( x \):

\[
3 \cdot 2^x - 6 = 0
\]

Solving for \( x \):

\[
3 \cdot 2^x = 6
\]
\[
2^x = 2
\]
\[
x = 1
\]

The coordinates of the x-intercept are \( (1, 0) \).

### 7.3 Sketch the graph of \( f \).

The function can be analyzed as follows:

1. **Y-intercept**: \( (0, -3) \)
2. **X-intercept**: \( (1, 0) \)
3. **Asymptote**: The function \( f(x) \) approaches \( -6 \) as \( x \) approaches negative infinity. Therefore, the horizontal asymptote is \( y = -6 \).

With these points and information, you can sketch the graph:
- Start by plotting the y-intercept at \( (0, -3) \) and the x-intercept at \( (1, 0) \).
- Plot the horizontal asymptote at \( y = -6 \).
- The function \( 3 \cdot 2^x \) is increasing and generally slopes upwards from left to right, crossing the y-axis at \( -3 \) and approaching \( -6 \) as \( x \) decreases.

### 7.4 Write down the range of \( f \).

Given the asymptote at \( y = -6 \) and considering that the function increases without bound as \( x \) increases, the range can be written as:

\[
\text{Range} = (-6, \infty)
\]

### Summary of Answers:
- **7.1** Y-intercept: \( (0, -3) \)
- **7.2** X-intercept: \( (1, 0) \)
- **7.3** Sketch includes y-intercept, x-intercept, and horizontal asymptote at \( y = -6 \) (drawing not possible in text).
- **7.4** Range of \( f \): \( (-6, \infty) \)