Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let f:R→Rf: \mathbb R \to \mathbb R be defined by f(x)=∣x∣f(x)=|x|. a. (i) Identify the standard type of function represented by ff. b. (ii) Explain, with one algebraic reason and one graphical reason, why ff is not classified as a polynomial function of degree 11 even though on each half of the x-axis its graph resembles a straight line. c. (iii) Determine the domain and range of ff. d. (iv) Is ff one-one? Justify your answer.

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