What is the range when the domain is restricted to [-2, 1]?

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To determine the range of a function when the domain is restricted to \([-2, 1]\), we first need to know the function itself. Please provide the function you would like to analyze, and I can help you find the range over the specified domain.

y=3x+5

To find the range of the function \( y = 3x + 5 \) when the domain is restricted to \([-2, 1]\), we can follow these steps:

  1. Substitute the endpoints of the domain into the function to find the corresponding \( y \) values.

    • For \( x = -2 \): \[ y = 3(-2) + 5 = -6 + 5 = -1 \]

    • For \( x = 1 \): \[ y = 3(1) + 5 = 3 + 5 = 8 \]

  2. Identify the range: The function \( y = 3x + 5 \) is a linear function, which means it continuously increases (since the coefficient of \( x \) is positive). Therefore, the range will extend from the minimum \( y \) value to the maximum \( y \) value calculated at the endpoints of the domain.

From the calculations:

  • The minimum value when \( x = -2 \) is \( -1 \).
  • The maximum value when \( x = 1 \) is \( 8 \).
  1. Conclusion: The range of the function \( y = 3x + 5 \) when the domain is restricted to \([-2, 1]\) is \([-1, 8]\).

Thus, the range is \([-1, 8]\).