Trigonometry (10th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-177-6

Appendix C - Functions - Page 435: 33

Answer

It is a function. Domain = $(-\infty, 3)$ $\cup$ $(3, \infty)$ Range = $(-\infty, 0)$ $\cup$ $(0, \infty)$

Work Step by Step

Refer to the curve $y = \frac{2}{(x – 3)}$ in Graph I, it is a function because by way of Vertical Line Test, each vertical line drawn will not intersect the curve on the graph in more than one point, so, the equation defines a function. For $y = \frac{2}{(x – 3)}$, one corresponding value of y can always be found for any choice of x in the domain of $(-\infty, 3)$ $\cup$ $(3, \infty)$. y will be any real number with range $(-\infty, 0)$ $\cup$ $(0, \infty)$.
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