Find the positive and negative domains of the function below:
y=−(x−3)2−1
To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
- Step 1: Identify the vertex of the parabola.
The function y=−(x−3)2−1 is in vertex form, with vertex (h,k)=(3,−1).
- Step 2: Determine the shape and orientation of the parabola.
Since a=−1 is negative, the parabola opens downwards.
- Step 3: Evaluate the function at the vertex.
At x=3, y=−(3−3)2−1=−1.
- Step 4: Analyze the function values as x moves away from the vertex.
Since the parabola opens downwards, y decreases from the vertex value of −1, meaning y<0 for all other x=3.
Thus, the function is negative (less than zero) for all x. There are no x values for which y is positive (greater than zero).
In conclusion:
- Negative domain: all x
- Positive domain: none
Therefore, the solution matches choice 4:
Result:
x<0: none
x>0: all x