Determine the domain & range for the graph:

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Domain: x is all real numbers. Range: −∞<y≤6
Domain: x is all real numbers. Range: −∞<y≤6

Domain: −8≤x≤8
. Range: −∞<y≤6
Domain: −8≤x≤8
. Range: −∞<y≤6

Domain: x is all real numbers. Range: −10≤y≤6
Domain: x is all real numbers. Range: −10≤y≤6
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To determine the domain and range of a parabola, we generally consider its orientation (upward or downward) and vertex position.

  1. Domain:

    • For parabolas, the domain is typically all real numbers unless there is a restriction on the x-values (like in a specific interval). However, since a standard parabola opens infinitely to the sides, the domain is often given as \( x \text{ is all real numbers} \).
  2. Range:

    • If the parabola opens upwards, the range will be from the y-coordinate of the vertex to infinity.
    • If it opens downwards, the range will be from negative infinity to the y-coordinate of the vertex.

From the provided options:

  1. Domain: x is all real numbers. Range: −∞<y≤6
  2. Domain: −8≤x≤8. Range: −∞<y≤6
  3. Domain: x is all real numbers. Range: −10≤y≤6

Assuming that the vertex of the parabola is at the top (since the maximum y-value is 6), then the range should correctly be from negative infinity up to and including 6.

Thus, the correct choice would be:

Domain: x is all real numbers. Range: −∞<y≤6