If f, g, h are three functions defined from R to R as follows:

i. f(x) = x2


ii. g(x) = sin x


iii. h(x) = x2 + 1


Find the range of each function.

i. f(x) = x2


Domain of f = R (set of real numbers)


We know that the square of a real number is always positive or equal to zero.


Hence, the range of f is the set of all non-negative real numbers.


Thus, range of f = [0, ∞) = {y: y ≥ 0}


ii. g(x) = sin x


Domain of g = R (set of real numbers)


We know that the value of sine function always lies between –1 and 1.


Hence, the range of g is the set of all real numbers lying in the range –1 to 1.


Thus, range of g = [–1, 1] = {y: –1 ≤ y ≤ 1}


iii. h(x) = x2 + 1


Domain of h = R (set of real numbers)


We know that the square of a real number is always positive or equal to zero.


Furthermore, if we add 1 to this squared number, the result will always be greater than or equal to 1.


Hence, the range of h is the set of all real numbers greater than or equal to 1.


Thus, range of h = [1, ∞) = {y: y ≥ 1}


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