Question

Which statement best applies to the function y = x^2?

a. The domain only includes numbers greater than or equal to 0.

c. Both the domain and range only include numbers greater than or equal to 0.

b. The range only includes numbers greater than or equal to 0.

d. The domain and range include all real numbers.

Answer 1

Answer: b. The range only includes numbers greater than or equal to 0.

Explanation:

The domain is all x-values and the range is all y-values. With the given equation of y = x², the only answer that applies is option b) The range only includes numbers greater than or equal to 0.

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