What is the domain of the function in the graph?

A parabola has vertex at (0, 4), intercept x-axis at (-2, 0), and (2, 0).

A.

B.

C.
x is all real numbers less than or equal to 4

D.
x is all real numbers

1 answer

To determine the domain of the function represented by the parabola described, we need to identify the values of \( x \) for which the function is defined.

A parabola typically extends infinitely in the x-direction unless there's a restriction. The vertex of the parabola is at (0, 4), and it opens downwards because it has x-intercepts at (-2, 0) and (2, 0). This indicates that the parabola does not have any restrictions limiting the x-values.

Thus, the domain of the function is:

D. x is all real numbers.

This means that the parabola can take any x-value and still produce a corresponding y-value.