Domain and Range of a function

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The discussion revolves around determining the domain and range of a function related to the maximum allowable width of a wall, which is set at 100 cm. The domain is identified as d ≤ 50 cm, while the range is stated as all real numbers. Additionally, there is a focus on calculating the area of a cross-section involving a square and semi-circles, leading to the equation A(d) = d² + (π(d/2)²). Clarifications are made regarding the simplification of this area equation, confirming that A(d) can also be expressed as A(d) = d²(1 + π/4). The conversation highlights the importance of correctly understanding the geometric relationships in the problem.
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Homework Statement


If the maximum allowable width, w, of the wall is 100 cm, what are the domain and rand of the function? Remember to include units for both the domain and range.


Homework Equations


w(d)=2d
w(d)=100, so
100=2d, there fore
d=100/2


The Attempt at a Solution


Domain: d (less than or equal to) 50cm
Range: all real numbers




Sorry, I'm a bit rusty on finding D and R. Thanks for the help, here is the original question via PDF, I got part (a). I am just unsure about my D and R ( I am a perfectionist)

ALSO: For part (a) I got : A(d)=((Pi)(d^2))/2, correct?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
 

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For part a I got A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})

I hope I'm understanding the problem correctly, d is also the diameter of the semi-circle on either side, so r=\frac{d}{2}. I think you are neglecting to add the area of the square inbetween those two semi-circles in your function for part a.

Edit: squaring mistake :/
 
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Accretion said:
For part a I got A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})

I hope I'm understanding the problem correctly, d is also the diameter of the semi-circle on either side, so r=\frac{d}{2}. I think you are neglecting to add the area of the square inbetween those two semi-circles in your function for part a.

Edit: squaring mistake :/

Area of cross section is (Area of Square=s^2)+(2 Semi-circles, which is equivalent to one circle, so Area=(Pi)(r^2))

Area of Square + Area of Circle = Area of Cross section

Since ,d, in diagram is also the sides of the square I have accounted for the area of a square.

So area of a circle in terms of Area of Circle(d)= ((Pi)((d/2)^2))
there fore,

Area of Cross section (d)= (d^2)+((Pi)((d/2)^2))
simplified: A(d)=((Pi)(d^2))/2
 
EIGHTSIX7 said:
Area of cross section is (Area of Square=s^2)+(2 Semi-circles, which is equivalent to one circle, so Area=(Pi)(r^2))

Area of Square + Area of Circle = Area of Cross section

Area of Cross section (d)= (d^2)+((Pi)((d/2)^2))
simplified: A(d)=((Pi)(d^2))/2

I'm not sure I follow your simplification to: A(d)=\frac{\pi d^{2}}{2}

My Reasoning:
Area of square: d^{2}
Area of circle: \pi r^{2}
Radius of circle: r=\frac{d}{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\pi r^{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\pi(\frac{d}{2})^{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}
A(d)=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})
 
Accretion said:
I'm not sure I follow your simplification to: A(d)=\frac{\pi d^{2}}{2}

My Reasoning:
Area of square: d^{2}
Area of circle: \pi r^{2}
Radius of circle: r=\frac{d}{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\pi r^{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\pi(\frac{d}{2})^{2}
A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}
A(d)=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})

Which step are you doing from
A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}
to
A(d)=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})
 
EIGHTSIX7 said:
Which step are you doing from
A(d)=d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}
to
A(d)=d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4})

I'm just factoring the d^{2} out of d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}. Multiply d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4}) out using the distributive property and you'll get back to d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}.
 
Accretion said:
I'm just factoring the d^{2} out of d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}. Multiply d^{2}(1+\frac{\pi}{4}) out using the distributive property and you'll get back to d^{2}+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}.

Wow, I'm embarrassed and you are great.
Thanks a lot.
 
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