# Level Curves: Homework, need help!

I am trying to find and graph the level curve $$f(x,y)=\sqrt{x^2-1}$$ that passes throught the point $$(0,1)$$, as well as its domain and range.

I am not sure if my reasoning is right, so let me know if I got the wrong idea.

For the graph I have $$x = 1$$ which is independent of y and is just a vertical line. Is this correct?

Would the domain be $$(-\infty, -1]\cup[1,\infty)$$ or $$[1,\infty)$$ ? Because $$\sqrt{x^2-1} = \sqrt{x-1}\sqrt{x+1}$$
I'm confused.

Range: $$[0,\infty)$$

any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Update: this a function of two variables

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G01
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That sounds correct to me. I just graphed it and it also looks correct, Unless im missing something.

mezarashi
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If we have $$y = \sqrt{x^2 - 1}$$, then x cannot exist on the real domain for any value: $$\mid x \mid \leq 1$$.

I am looking for the domain, range, and graph of this level curve$$f(x,y)=\sqrt{x^2-1}$$

I have the range, but the domain and graph I am unsure of.
For the graph, I graphed on my paper x=1, you plug in one, z = 0 and x = 1 and y can be anything.
Domain: I am unsure of but yes $$\mid x \mid \leq 1$$
But if I plug say x = -1 into $$\sqrt{x-1}\sqrt{x+1}$$ I am going to get $$\sqrt{-2}\sqrt{2}$$