Using the included equations, compare the domain and range of the square root and cube root functions.

f(x)=2√x and g(x)=2^3√x

Responses

Both functions have the same Domain and Range: (-∞, ∞)

f(x) Domain is [0, ∞) and Range is [0, ∞). g(x) Domain is (-∞, ∞) and Range is (-∞, ∞)

g(x) Domain is [0, ∞) and Range is [0, ∞). f(x) Domain is (-∞, ∞) and Range is (-∞, ∞)

1 answer

To compare the domain and range of the functions \( f(x) = 2\sqrt{x} \) and \( g(x) = 2\sqrt[3]{x} \), we can analyze each function.

Function \( f(x) = 2\sqrt{x} \)

  1. Domain: The square root function is only defined for non-negative inputs. Therefore, the domain of \( f(x) \) is: \[ [0, \infty) \]

  2. Range: The output of the square root function is also non-negative. Thus, the range of \( f(x) \) is: \[ [0, \infty) \]

Function \( g(x) = 2\sqrt[3]{x} \)

  1. Domain: The cube root function is defined for all real numbers. Therefore, the domain of \( g(x) \) is: \[ (-\infty, \infty) \]

  2. Range: The cube root function can produce all real numbers as output, thus the range of \( g(x) \) is: \[ (-\infty, \infty) \]

Summary of Domain and Range

  • \( f(x) = 2\sqrt{x} \):

    • Domain: \([0, \infty)\)
    • Range: \([0, \infty)\)
  • \( g(x) = 2\sqrt[3]{x} \):

    • Domain: \((-\infty, \infty)\)
    • Range: \((-\infty, \infty)\)

Conclusion

The correct response is: f(x) Domain is [0, ∞) and Range is [0, ∞). g(x) Domain is (-∞, ∞) and Range is (-∞, ∞).