Section 1.

2: Domain and Range

Number Sets:

The number system we work in is called the ____________ ____________ system. (𝑹)
The real number system includes natural numbers (𝑵), whole numbers (𝑾), integers (𝒁), rational numbers (𝑸),
̅ ).
and irrational numbers (𝑸

Domain and Range describe the sets of all possible x and y values of a function or relation.

Domain:

Range:

State the domain and range for each of the following relations. Is each relation a function? Why/why not?

Be sure to state the domain and range in order from least to greatest, with no repetition of values!

Domain: ________________________ Domain: ______________________

Range: ________________________ Range: ______________________

Set Notation:

We use ___________ notation to describe domain and range. For certain data sets we may use a particular
number set in our domain and range statements.

{ x ∈ Number Set | equation/inequality/restriction }

Example: Translate this domain into English! Domain = {𝑥 ∈ 𝑅| − 2 ≤ 𝑥 < 4}

NEW! Definition of a Function:

Examples: Discrete Relations (____________________________________)

The number set represented by these examples is _____________. The short form for this set is ________ .

Examples: Continuous Relations (_______________________)

The number set represented by these examples is ______________. The short form for this set is ________ .

Another One!
State the domain and range. Domain: __________________

Range: ___________________

Example: Interpreting Equations

1) Determine the domain and range for each relation. Hint: What type of function or relation is represented?
a) 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 + 1 b) 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑥 2 + 1 c) 𝑥 2 + 𝑦 2 = 25

2) For the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 – 6, state the range if the domain is {𝑥 ∈ 𝑅| 𝑥 > 2}.