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Find the domain and range of
`f(x)=(x)/(1+x^(2))`

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To find the domain and range of the function \( f(x) = \frac{x}{1 + x^2} \), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Determine the Domain The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined. Since \( f(x) \) is a rational function, it is defined wherever the denominator is not equal to zero. 1. **Identify the denominator**: The denominator of our function is \( 1 + x^2 \). 2. **Set the denominator to zero**: We need to find when \( 1 + x^2 = 0 \). \[ 1 + x^2 = 0 \implies x^2 = -1 \] Since \( x^2 \) is always non-negative for real numbers, \( 1 + x^2 \) can never be zero. Therefore, there are no restrictions on \( x \). **Conclusion for Domain**: The domain of \( f(x) \) is all real numbers, which can be expressed in interval notation as: \[ \text{Domain} = (-\infty, \infty) \] ### Step 2: Determine the Range To find the range, we will express \( y \) in terms of \( x \) and analyze the resulting quadratic equation. 1. **Set \( y = f(x) \)**: \[ y = \frac{x}{1 + x^2} \] 2. **Cross-multiply to eliminate the fraction**: \[ y(1 + x^2) = x \implies y + yx^2 = x \implies yx^2 - x + y = 0 \] 3. **Rearrange into standard quadratic form**: \[ yx^2 - x + y = 0 \] Here, \( a = y \), \( b = -1 \), and \( c = y \). 4. **Use the discriminant to find conditions for real roots**: The discriminant \( D \) must be greater than or equal to zero for the quadratic to have real solutions. \[ D = b^2 - 4ac = (-1)^2 - 4(y)(y) = 1 - 4y^2 \] Set the discriminant \( D \geq 0 \): \[ 1 - 4y^2 \geq 0 \] \[ 4y^2 \leq 1 \implies y^2 \leq \frac{1}{4} \] 5. **Take the square root**: \[ -\frac{1}{2} \leq y \leq \frac{1}{2} \] **Conclusion for Range**: The range of \( f(x) \) is: \[ \text{Range} = \left[-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}\right] \] ### Final Answer - **Domain**: \( (-\infty, \infty) \) - **Range**: \( \left[-\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2}\right] \)

To find the domain and range of the function \( f(x) = \frac{x}{1 + x^2} \), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Determine the Domain The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values (x-values) for which the function is defined. Since \( f(x) \) is a rational function, it is defined wherever the denominator is not equal to zero. 1. **Identify the denominator**: The denominator of our function is \( 1 + x^2 \). 2. **Set the denominator to zero**: We need to find when \( 1 + x^2 = 0 \). \[ ...
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