Graphical representation of squared root and reciprocal functions

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Graph of Square Root Function and Reciprocal Function, Their Domain and Range

 

1. Square Root Function

The square root function is defined as: f(x) = √x.

Graph Description:

Square root function

The graph of f(x) = √x begins at the point (0, 0) and rises gradually as x increases. It is a curve that lies entirely in the first quadrant.

Domain:

The square root function is defined only for non-negative real inputs: x ≥ 0 or [0, ∞).

Range:

Its output values are limited to non-negative real numbers only: f(x) ≥ 0 or [0, ∞).

Key Points:

  • f(0) = 0
  • f(1) = 1
  • f(4) = 2
  • f(9) = 3

2. Reciprocal Function

The reciprocal function is defined as: f(x) = 1/x.

Graph Description:

Reciprocal Function

The graph of f(x) = 1/x is a hyperbola with two branches, one in the first quadrant and one in the third. The graph approaches the x-axis and y-axis but never crosses them, as they act as asymptotes.

Domain:

The domain includes all real numbers except 0: x ≠ 0 or (-∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞).

Range:

The range also excludes 0: f(x) ≠ 0 or (-∞, 0) ∪ (0, ∞).

Key Points:

  • f(1) = 1
  • f(2) = 0.5
  • f(-1) = -1
  • f(-2) = -0.5

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