Q.Find the domain and range of
(i)
Domain: the expression is undefined when the denominator is zero, i.e. when . So is defined for every real except : Domain .
Range: set and solve for : . This is defined for every real except (division by ). So Range .
Independent cross-check: would require , which is impossible for any real — confirming is genuinely never in the range, exactly as the algebraic solving found.
(ii)
Domain: squaring is defined for every real number, with no denominator or square root to restrict it. Domain .
Range: since the square of any real number is never negative, always. Also, every non-negative real number has a real square root , so every such is actually attained. Range .
Independent cross-check: trying would need , which has no real solution — confirming negative values are genuinely excluded from the range.
(i) Domain = ℝ − {3}, Range = ℝ − {0}. (ii) Domain = ℝ, Range = [0, ∞).
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