What is the range of g(x) for arctan(2x)?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the range of arctan and how it relates to the function g(x) = arctan(2x). It is agreed that the range of arctan is [-pi/2, pi/2], and it is questioned whether the range of g(x) would be [-pi/4, pi/4] due to the 2x in the argument. The solution is provided that the range of g(x) would still be [-pi/2, pi/2] as changing x to 2x does not change the upper limit of the range. In addition, in question 3, it is mentioned that the answer would be 5pi/6 instead of pi/6,
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Question 2.

I agree that the range of arctan is [-pi/2, pi/2], however due to the fact that we have arctan(2x), not just arctan(x), wouldn't that mean that the range of the g(x) function would be [-pi/4, pi/4] instead? 'cause then when your pi/4 goes into the arctan, it gets multiplied by the 2, making it pi/2, which is the maximum allowed into the arctan function.

Am I wrong, or is the solution? If it's me, where is my mistake?

Also, in Question 3, wouldn't the answer be 5pi/6? Don't the arctan and tan cancel each other out, like squaring a root?
 
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The upper limit of the range of arctan(x) is pi/2 because limit as x->infinity, arctan(x)->pi/2. Changing x to 2x doesn't change that. For question 3) arctan(tan(x))=x only for x in a certain part of the range of tan. You've already said the domain of arctan is [-pi/2,pi/2]. For x outside that range arctan(tan(x))=x CAN'T be true.
 
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1. What is the domain of g(x) = arctan(2x)?

The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values for which the function is defined. In the case of g(x) = arctan(2x), the domain is all real numbers except for x = 0, since the arctan function is undefined at x = 0.

2. How do you find the domain of g(x) = arctan(2x)?

To find the domain of g(x) = arctan(2x), we need to consider the restrictions on the input values for the arctan function. In this case, the only restriction is that x cannot equal 0. Therefore, the domain is all real numbers except for x = 0.

3. Can the domain of g(x) = arctan(2x) be negative?

Yes, the domain of g(x) = arctan(2x) can include negative values. As long as the input value x is not equal to 0, the function is defined and the domain includes all real numbers.

4. What is the maximum value of the domain for g(x) = arctan(2x)?

Since the domain of g(x) = arctan(2x) is all real numbers except for x = 0, there is no maximum value for the domain. It includes all real numbers, both positive and negative.

5. Is the domain of g(x) = arctan(2x) continuous or discrete?

The domain of g(x) = arctan(2x) is continuous. This means that there are no gaps or interruptions in the domain, and it includes all real numbers except for x = 0.

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