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The discussion revolves around identifying a suitable function to graph based on specific characteristics. The user seeks guidance on drawing a graph where the domain is all real numbers, the range is greater than -3, and the function is increasing. Participants suggest that an exponential function, specifically of the form f(x)=ab^x+c, could meet these criteria, as it is strictly increasing and can be adjusted to fit the bounded range. The conversation emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate values for the parameters a, b, and c to satisfy the problem's requirements. Overall, the exponential function is highlighted as a fitting choice for the described situation.
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I'm not sure how to draw the graph for this question. Could someone please point me in the right direction? I'm also not really sure how you'd find the parent function for the situation. Here's the question:

1) Each of the following situations involve a parent function whose graph has been translated. Draw a possible graph that fits the situation.
a) The doman is (x=R), the interval of increase is (-∞, ∞) and the range is (f(x) = R | f(x) > -3).

Thanks!
 
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What kind of function is bounded at the left end (as $x\to-\infty$) by some finite value, but is unbounded at the right end and always increases? Could it be a polynomial of some type? A trigonometric, logarithmic or exponential function?
 
MarkFL said:
What kind of function is bounded at the left end (as $x\to-\infty$) by some finite value, but is unbounded at the right end and always increases? Could it be a polynomial of some type? A trigonometric, logarithmic or exponential function?

Um I'm not sure. An exponential function?
 
eleventhxhour said:
Um I'm not sure. An exponential function?

Yes, an exponential function of the form:

$$f(x)=ab^x+c$$ where $$a\ne0$$ and $$1<b$$

will be strictly increasing, and we will find:

$$\lim_{x\to-\infty}f(x)=c$$

So, can you pick appropriate values for $a,b,c$ such that the requirements of the problem are satisfied?
 
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