Find functions with given domain and range

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The discussion revolves around finding continuous functions with specific domains and ranges, particularly focusing on functions defined on the interval (0,1) and the entire real line R. The original poster presents several function requirements, including a function mapping (0,1) to R, one mapping (0,1) to [0,1], and a strictly increasing function from R to (-1,1).

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants explore various function types, questioning the suitability of the tangent function for the first problem and suggesting modifications. They discuss the need for functions that meet specific range criteria and consider oscillating functions for the second problem. Some participants propose using sine or cosine functions as potential solutions.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of different function types, with some participants offering suggestions and others questioning the appropriateness of certain functions. While some participants express uncertainty about finding suitable functions, others provide hints and examples, contributing to a productive dialogue.

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Participants note constraints related to the specific domains and ranges required for the functions, as well as the need for continuity and monotonicity in certain cases. There is an acknowledgment of the challenges in finding functions that fit the specified criteria.

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1) Find a continuous function f: (0,1)->R with f[(0,1)]=R
I couldn't think of any function except tangent, but its domain is NOT (0,1) though? Any suggestions?

2) Find a continuous function f: (0,1)->R with f[(0,1)]=[0,1]
I couldn't think of any function that I know. Any suggestions?

3) Find a continuous function f: R->R this is strictly increasing and f(R)=(-1,1)
The graph is somewhat look like f(x)=x^(1/3), but not exactly though since the domain doesn't fall into (-1,1). Any suggestions?
 
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xsw001 said:
1) Find a continuous function f: (0,1)->R with f[(0,1)]=R
I couldn't think of any function except tangent, but its domain is NOT (0,1) though? Any suggestions?

Not a bad idea. Modify it to [itex]f(x)=tan(ax+b)[/itex] and figure out what [itex]a[/itex] and [itex]b[/itex] should be.

2) Find a continuous function f: (0,1)->R with f[(0,1)]=[0,1]
I couldn't think of any function that I know. Any suggestions?

You're being asked to find a function whose range is [0,1]. Surely you can immediately come up with 2 examples.

3) Find a continuous function f: R->R this is strictly increasing and f(R)=(-1,1)
The graph is somewhat look like f(x)=x^(1/3), but not exactly though since the domain doesn't fall into (-1,1). Any suggestions?

I'm thinking arctangent here.
 
Okay, I got the first and third one, but can you provide me some oscillated function for the 2nd one though? I know it has to do with 1/[x(x-1)], but the graph is not exactly in between [0,1] though.
 
Why not use sine or cosine?
 
Oh, yeah, thanks!
 

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