Question

Given that a function, g, has a domain of -1 ≤ x ≤ 4 and a range of 0 ≤ g(x) ≤ 18 and that g(-1) = 2 and g(2) = 8, select the statement that could be true for g.

Answer 1

Options

• (A)g(5) = 12
• (B)g(1) = -2
• (C)g(2) = 4
• (D)g(3) = 18

Answer:

(D)g(3) = 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that the function, g, has a domain of -1 ≤ x ≤ 4 and a range of                       0 ≤ g(x) ≤ 18 and that g(-1) = 2 and g(2) = 8

Then the following properties must hold

1. The value(s) of x must be between -1 and 4
2. The values of g(x) must be between 0 and 18.
3. g(-1)=2
4. g(2)=9

We consider the options and state why they are true or otherwise.

Option A: g(5)=12

The value of x=5. This contradicts property 1 stated above. Therefore, it is not true.

Option B: g(1) = -2

The value of g(x)=-2. This contradicts property 2 stated above. Therefore, it is not true.

Option C: g(2) = 4

The value of g(2)=4. However by property 4 stated above, g(2)=9. Therefore, it is not true.

Option D: g(3) = 18

This statement can be true as its domain is in between -1 and 4 and its range is in between 0 and 18.

Therefore, Option D could be true.