General Mathematics

General Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 20:
Domain and Range of
Exponential Functions
General Mathematics
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Quarter 1 – Module 20: Domain and Range of Exponential Functions
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 What I Need to Know

In this learning module, you will know more about the domain and range. These two
concepts are always included in the study of functions. Identifying the domain of the
function will help you to determine if the function will exist in a particular value. The
domain of a function is always associated with the possible inputs for a function to
exist, while the range is associated with outputs after substituting the possible
inputs to the unknown variable.

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is hoped to answer the
questions, “Why domain and range are important?” and “How can I determine the
domain and range of an exponential function?”. It is here to help you master finding
the domain and range of an exponential function.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define domain and range;
2. find the domain and range of a given function; and
3. represent the domain and range using the set builder and interval notation.

What I Know

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. The set of all allowable values of the independent variable is called _________.
a. Range
b. Domain
c. Real Numbers
d. Exponential Function

2. Which of the following does not exist?

a. Zero value on the denominator
b. Positive values under the square root sign
c. Negative values on the denominator
d. Zero value under the square root sign

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3. What is the domain and range of the function: (𝑥) = 𝑥+7
?
a. The domain is all real numbers except -7 and the range is all real numbers
except 0.
b. The domain is all real numbers and the range is all real numbers except 0.
c. The domain is all real numbers except -3 and the range is all real numbers.
d. The domain and range are all real numbers.

4. Which of the following statement is always true?

a. For any given x-value, the y-value of 𝑦 = 2𝑥 is negative.
b. For any given x-value, the y-value of 𝑦 = 2𝑥 is all real numbers.
c. The domain of exponential function 𝑦 = 2𝑥 is positive numbers.
d. The domain of exponential function 𝑦 = 2𝑥 is all real numbers.

5. What is the domain of the function: (𝑥) = 3𝑥 ?

a. All negative numbers
b. All positive numbers
c. All real numbers except 0
d. All real numbers

For item numbers 6-7, refer to the graph below:

6. What is the domain of the exponential function?

a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < 0}
b. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≥ 0}
c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≤ 0}
d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }

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 7. What is the range of the exponential function?
a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ }
b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 < 0}
c. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 0}
d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 ≥ 0}

For item numbers 8-9, refer to the given function: (𝑥) = 4𝑥 .

8. What is the domain of the exponential function?
a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }
b. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≥ 0}
c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≤ 0}
d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 0}

9. What is the range of the exponential function?

a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ }
b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 ≥ 0}
c. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 ≤ 0}
d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 0}

1 𝑥
For item numbers 10-11, refer to the given the function: 𝑓 (𝑥) = (4) .
10. What is the domain of the exponential function?
a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }
b. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 1/4}
c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 0}
d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < 1/4}

11. What is the range of the exponential function?

a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ }
b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 1/4}
c. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 0}
d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 < 0}

For item numbers 12-13, refer to the given the function: 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 + 2.
12. What is the domain of the exponential function?
a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }
b. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 2}
c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 0}
d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < 3}

13. What is the range of the exponential function?

a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ }
b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 2}
c. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 0}
d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 < 3}

For item numbers 14-15, refer to the given the function: 𝑓 (𝑥) = −3 ∙ 2𝑥 + 4.

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14. What is the domain of the exponential function?
a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }
b. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 4}
c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < 3}
d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < 2}

15. What is the range of the exponential function?

a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ }
b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > −3}
c. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 2}
d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 < 4}

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 Lesson
Domain and Range of
1 Exponential Functions

For you to begin this module, you need to assess your knowledge of the basic
skills in finding the domain and range of a function. From your previous lessons in
Math, you already encountered the domain and range of functions. Your acquired
knowledge and skill will help you understand easily how to find the domain and
range of an exponential function. Seek the assistance of your teacher if you
encounter any difficulty.

What’s In

Recall that the domain of a function is the set of all allowable values of 𝑥, commonly
known as the independent variable or possible inputs of the function.

The range of a function is the set of output values commonly known as the
dependent variable when all x-values in the domain are evaluated into the function.

This means that you need to find the domain first to describe the range.
The following will help you to recall how to find the domain and range of a function.

Find the domain and range of the following:

1. 𝑦 = 2𝑥 + 3

Solution:

In a linear function, any real number can be substituted to 𝑥 to get an output.

Therefore the domain and range are all real numbers. You can express your answer
in set notation or interval notation.

Domain Range
Set Notation {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ }
Interval Notation (−∞, +∞) (−∞, +∞)

2. 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 2

Solution:
This is a quadratic function, like the linear function any real number can be
substituted to x to get an output. You also learned that the graph of a quadratic

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function is a parabola that opens upward or downward. Therefore, it has a
minimum or a maximum point called the vertex of the parabola.

The given 𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 2 is a parabola opening upward with vertex at (0, 2), and so
lowest possible value of the function is 2. That means that the range of the
function is all real numbers greater than 2.

Domain Range
Set Notation {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑦 ≥ 2}
Interval Notation (−∞, +∞) [2, +∞)

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3. 𝑦 = 𝑥+3

Solution:

This is a rational function. The domain of a rational function is restricted at the

value of its denominator. The denominator of a rational function should not be
equal to zero for the value of the function to exist. In this case, the denominator
is 𝑥 + 3 , and when 𝑥 = −3 you will get a value of zero. Therefore, the domain of
the function is all real numbers except −3.

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Because the function 𝑦 = 𝑥+3 will never be zero, you need to exclude 0 from the
range. That means the range is all real numbers except 0.

Domain Range
Set Notation {𝑥|𝑥 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑥 ≠ −3 } {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑦 ≠ 0 }
Interval Notation (−∞, −3) ∪ (−3, +∞) (−∞, 0) ∪ (0, +∞)

3. 𝑦 = √𝑥 + 5

Solution:
The given is a radical function also known as the square root function. The
domain of a radical function is any 𝑥 value for which the radicand (the value
inside the radical symbol) is not negative. If the radicand has a negative value the
roots or the solution are imaginary roots or no real roots. Thus, it is not allowed
in the domain of the function to have a negative value inside the radical sign.
Since, inside the radical symbol is 𝑥 + 5 the domain of the function is a set of all
possible values which are greater than or equal to -5.

Likewise, the value of the function at its domain is a all real numbers which
means the range is all real numbers.

Domain Range
Set Notation {𝑥|𝑥 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑥 ≥ −5 } {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ }
Interval Notation [−5, +∞) (−∞, +∞)

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 Notes to the Teacher

Remind the students that to find the domain of the functions they need
to avoid zero (0) value in the denominator of a fraction, or negative values
inside the square root sign. Moreover, do mention to them that the
domain of the polynomial functions which includes linear, quadratic or
any polynomial function of degree 𝑛 is always the set of real numbers.

Tell them also that the range of a function is the spread of possible y-
values (minimum y-value to maximum y-value) and it can be computed
by substituting different x-values into the expression for y to see what is
happening. (Ask yourself: Is y always positive? Always negative? Or
maybe not equal to certain values?). Finally, make sure you look
for minimum and maximum values of y because it is very important to
find the range of the function.

What’s New

Can You Show Me the Way?

Complete the table of values of the exponential function. Then, draw its graph in
the given coordinate plane.

x -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥

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1. How will you describe the graph?
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2. In which quadrant/s do the graph occupies?

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 3. What are the other possible values of x? Describe the range of the possible
values of x?
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4.What do you think now is the range of the function?

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5.What other observations can you give?

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What is It

In the activity that you have done, were you able to determine the possible values of
x? How about the range of the given function? You will find whether your answers
are correct as you go through the next session of this module.

The Domain and Range

The domain of a function is the set of input values that are used for the independent
variable. The range of a function is the set of output values for the dependent
variable. For any exponential function, 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏 𝑥 the domain is the set of all real
numbers. The range, however, is bounded by the horizontal asymptote of the graph
of 𝑓(𝑥).

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Example 1: Find the domain and range of the function 𝑦 = 3𝑥+2

Solution:
Look at the graph of the function.

The function is defined for all real numbers. So, the domain of the function is a set
of real numbers. As 𝑥 extends to approach positive infinity (+∞), the value of the
function also extends to +∞, and as 𝑥 extends to approach negative infinity (−∞), the
function approaches the x-axis but never touches it. Therefore, the range of the
function is a set of real positive numbers greater than 0 or {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑦 > 0 }.

Thus, the domain and range of the given function is given below and can be written
as:
Domain Range
Set Notation {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑦 > 0 }
Interval Notation (−∞, +∞) (0, +∞)

1 2𝑥
Example 2: Find the domain and range of the function 𝑦 = (4)

Solution:
Look at the graph on the next page in the coordinate plane.

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The function is defined for all real numbers. So, the domain of the function is the set
of real numbers.
As x tends to approach +∞, the value of the function tends to approach zero, and
the graph approaches the x-axis but never touches it. As x tends to approach −∞,
the function also tends to −∞. Therefore, the range of the function is the set of real
positive numbers greater than 0 or {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑦 > 0 }.

Domain Range
{𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }
Set Notation {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑦 > 0 }
Interval Notation (−∞, +∞) (0, +∞)

Domain and Range of Exponential Functions

Let f(x) = 𝑎 ∙ 𝑏𝑃(𝑥) + ℎ be an exponential function where 𝑃 (𝑥) is linear.

Then

Domain of the function is ℝ

(ℎ, +∞), 𝑖𝑓 𝑎 > 0

Range of the function = {
(−∞, ℎ ), 𝑖𝑓𝑎 < 0

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In cases of exponential functions where 𝑃(𝑥) is linear, in which case,𝑏𝑝(𝑥) will always
be defined for any value of x. Thus, the domain of an exponential function is the set
of real numbers or ℝ. For the range, note that 𝑏𝑝(𝑥) > 0 for any values of x. Hence,
the range of an exponential function will depend on a and h.

Example 3. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 3𝑥 Find the domain and range.

Solution:
The domain of the function is the set of real numbers since 𝑓 (𝑥) = 3𝑥 is defined for
any real number x. It means that any value of 𝑥 from the set of real numbers can be
substituted to variable 𝑥. Note that any power of 3 is always positive. Hence, the
range is (0, +∞).

Domain Range
{𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }
Set Notation {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑦 > 0 }
Interval Notation (−∞, +∞) (0, +∞)

Example 4. Let 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥+1 − 2. Find the domain and range.

Solution:
The domain of the function is the set of real numbers, because 𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑥 + 1 and it is
linear. Also, in the given function you may observe that 𝑎 > 0 (𝑎 = 1 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 = 2) and
ℎ = −2, hence the range of the function is equal to (ℎ, +∞).

Domain Range
{𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }
Set Notation {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑦 > −2 }
Interval Notation (−∞, +∞) (−2, +∞)

Example 5. Let𝑓 (𝑥) = −2𝑥−1 + 3. Find the domain and range.

Solution:
The domain of the function is the set of real numbers because 𝑃 (𝑥) = 𝑥 − 1 and it is
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linear. Also, in the given function you may observe that 𝑎 < 0 (𝑎 = −2 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏 = 2) and
ℎ = 3, hence the range of the function is equal to (−∞, ℎ ).

Domain Range
{𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }
Set Notation {𝑦|𝑦 𝜖 ℝ, 𝑦 < 3 }
Interval Notation (−∞, +∞) (−∞, 3)

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 What’s More

Activity 1.1
Answer the guide questions to complete the table of domain and range of the
following exponential functions.
a. 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥
Is 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥 defined at any values of 𝑥? __________________________.
What is the minimum value of 𝑓(𝑥)? ____________________________.
Can you determine the the maximum value of 𝑓(𝑥)? _____________.

Domain Range
Set Notation
Interval Notation

1 3𝑥
b. 𝑓 (𝑥) = (5)
1 3𝑥
Is 𝑓(𝑥) = (5) defined at any values of 𝑥? _______________________.
What is the minimum value of 𝑓(𝑥)? ____________________________.
Can you determine the maximum value of 𝑓(𝑥)? _________________.

Domain Range
Set Notation
Interval Notation

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c. 𝑓 (𝑥) = (2)𝑥 + 3
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Which is 𝑃(𝑥)? _______________Is 𝑃(𝑥) linear? _________________

Is 𝑎 > 0 or 𝑎 < 0? _______________
What is the value of ℎ? ___________________

Domain Range
Set Notation
Interval Notation

d. 𝑔(𝑥) = −(4)2𝑥−3 +1

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 Which is 𝑃(𝑥)? _______________Is 𝑃(𝑥) linear? _________________
Is 𝑎 > 0 or 𝑎 < 0? _______________
What is the value of ℎ? ___________________

Domain Range
Set Notation
Interval Notation

e. ℎ(𝑥) = 2(3)3𝑥−1 + 2
Which is 𝑃(𝑥)? _______________Is 𝑃(𝑥) linear? _________________
Is 𝑎 > 0 or 𝑎 < 0? _______________
What is the value of ℎ? ___________________

Domain Range
Set Notation
Interval Notation

Activity 1.2
Find the domain and range of the following exponential functions:
1 𝑥+1
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = ( ) 6. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥−1 + 1
2
2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 𝑥+2
7. 𝑓(𝑥) = −5𝑥 − 2
1 2𝑥+1
3. 𝑓(𝑥) = −(5)𝑥 8. 𝑓(𝑥) = ( ) +3
4
4. (𝑥) = 4 −𝑥
9. 𝑓(𝑥) = 53𝑥
−4
1 −𝑥+1 2 𝑥
5. (𝑥) = (3) 10. 𝑓(𝑥) = − (3) − 3

What I Have Learned

Warm that Mind Up!

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence.

1. The set of values of the independent variable (usually x) is called _________.

2. The resulting y-values after we have substituted in the possible x-values
is called _____________.
3. In the function f(x) = 𝑎 ∙ 𝑏𝑃(𝑥) + ℎ where P(x) is linear, the domain of the
function is ____________.

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 4. In the function f(x) = 𝑎 ∙ 𝑏𝑃(𝑥) + ℎ where P(x) is linear, if 𝑎 > 0 the range of
the function is ___________.
5. In the function f(x) = 𝑎 ∙ 𝑏𝑃(𝑥) + ℎ where P(x) is linear, if 𝑎 < 0 the range of
the function is ____________.

B. In your own words, what technique or strategy can you think of to facilitate
your way of finding the domain and range of an exponential function?
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C. This lesson helps you understand the procedure in finding the domain and
range of an exponential function. You also discover your own technique or
strategy on how to easily find ways in determining the domain and range of
an exponential function. If you have given the chance to give an advise to
Jethro who is a Senior High School learner that is working as a part time at
the canteen near his house at the same time studying, what strategy or
technique can you suggest to finish his study. Explain
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What I Can Do

Now, that you have a deeper understanding of the topic, I believe that you are ready
to solve the problems below.

Mission Possible

1. The volume V of air remaining in an inflated balloon can be modeled by the

function 𝑉 = 1,000(0.85) 𝑥 where x represents the number of days that have
passed since inflating the balloon. What is the reasonable domain for the
situation? Explain.
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 2. The function 𝑓(𝑥) = 65,000(1.5)𝑥 can be modeled the population of a city for x,
the number of years that have passed since 2010. What inequality represents
the reasonable range of the function based on the situation? Explain.
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Rubrics:
5- Shows in-depth comprehension of the pertinent concepts and /or processes, and
provides explanations wherever appropriate.
4- Shows in-depth comprehension of the pertinent concepts and/or processes.
3- Shows in-depth comprehension of major concepts although neglects or
misinterprets less significant ideas or details.
2- Shows gaps in theoretical comprehension.
1- Demonstrate minor comprehension not being able to develop an approach.

Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. The resulting y-values after we have substituted in the possible x-values is

called _________.
a. Range c. Real Numbers
b. Domain d. Exponential Function

2. Which of the following does not exist?

a. zero on the numerator
b. zero values under the square root sign
c. negative values on the denominator
d. negative values under the square root sign

3. What is the domain and range of the function: f(𝑥) = √𝑥 + 7 ?

a. Both the domain and the range is a set of all real numbers.
b. The domain is the set of all real numbers while the range is a set of real
numbers greater than or equal to 0.
c. The domain is a set of real numbers greater than or equal to -7 while the
range is a set of real numbers all real numbers.
d. The domain is a set of real numbers greater than or equal to -7 while the
range is a set of real numbers greater than or equal to 0.

4. Which of the following statement is never true?

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 a. For any given x-value, the y-value of 𝑦 = 5𝑥 is negative.
b. For any given x-value, the y-value of 𝑦 = 5𝑥 is positive.
c. The domain of an exponential function 𝑦 = 5𝑥 is positive numbers.
d. The domain of an exponential function 𝑦 = 5𝑥 is all real numbers.

5. Which of the following statements is true about the function 𝑦 = 3𝑥 ?

a. The range of the function is the set of all real numbers.
b. The domain of the function is the set of real numbers less than 3.
c. The range of the function is the set of all real numbers less than 3.
d. The domain of the function is the set of all real numbers.

Use the graph below for nos. 6-7.

6. What is the domain of the exponential function 𝑓 (𝑥) = 𝑏 𝑥 ?

a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≥ 0} c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ }
b.{𝑥 |𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < 0} d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≤ 0}

7. What is the range of the exponential function 𝑓 (𝑥) = 𝑏 𝑥 ?

a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ } c. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ , y < 0}
b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ , y ≥ 0} d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ , y > 0}

For item numbers 8-9, refer to the given function 𝑓 (𝑥) = 3𝑥+1
8. What is the domain of the exponential function?
a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≤ 0}
b. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 ≥ 0} d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 0}

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 9. What is the range of the exponential function?
a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ } c. {𝑦|𝑦 ≤ 0}
b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 ≥ 0} d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 0}

1 𝑥
For item numbers 10-11, refer to the given fudnction 𝑓(𝑥) = (3) .
10. What is the domain of the exponential function?
a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 0}
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b. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 3} d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < 3}

11. What is the range of the exponential function?

a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ } c. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 0}
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b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 3} d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 < 0}

For item numbers 12-13, refer to the given function 𝑓 (𝑥) = 5𝑥 + 2

12. What is the domain of the exponential function?

a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 0}
b. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > 2} d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < 5}

13. What is the range of the exponential function?

a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ } c. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 0}
b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 2} d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 < 2}

For item numbers 14-15, refer to the given function 𝑓(𝑥) = −4(3)𝑥 − 5.

14. What is the domain of the exponential function?

a. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } c. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < 3}
b. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 > −4} d. {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ, 𝑥 < −5}

15. What is the range of the exponential function?

a. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ } c. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > 3}
b. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 > −4} d. {𝑦|𝑦 ∈ ℝ, 𝑦 < −5}

Additional Activities

Let me Formulate!
In this section, you are going to think deeper and test further your understanding
of the domain and range of the exponential function.

Give five examples of exponential functions in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏 𝑥 and

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎 ∙ 𝑏𝑃(𝑥) + ℎ with its domain and range.

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What I Know What's More Assessment
1. B Activity 1.1 1. A
2. A 2. D
3. A 1. 3. D
4. D 4. A
5. D Domain Range 5. D
6. D Set {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } {𝑦|𝑦 > 0 } 6. C
7. C Notation 7. D
8. A Interval (−∞, +∞) (0, +∞) 8. A
9. D Notation 9. D
10. A 2. 10. A
11. C 11. C
12. A Domain Range 12. A
13. B 13. B
Set {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } {𝑦|𝑦 > 0 }
14. A 14. A
Notation
15. D 15. D
Interval (−∞, +∞) (0, +∞)
Notation
3.
Domain Range
Set {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } {𝑦|𝑦 > 3 }
Notation
Interval (−∞, +∞) (3, +∞)
Notation
4.
Domain Range
Set {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } {𝑦|𝑦 < 1 }
Notation
Interval (−∞, +∞) (−∞, 1)
Notation
5.
Domain Range
Set {𝑥|𝑥 ∈ ℝ } {𝑦|𝑦 > 2 }
Notation
Interval (−∞, +∞) (2, +∞)
Notation
Activity 1.2
1. D:ℝ R: {𝑦|𝑦 > 0} 6. D:ℝ R: (1, +∞)
2. D:ℝ R: {𝑦|𝑦 > 0} 7. D:ℝ R: (−∞, −2)
3. D:ℝ R: {𝑦|𝑦 < 0} 8. D:ℝ R: (3, +∞)
4. D:ℝ R: {𝑦|𝑦 > 0} 9. D:ℝ R: (−4, +∞)
5. D:ℝ R: {𝑦|𝑦 > 0} 10. D:ℝ R: (−∞, −3)
Answer Key
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