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Vector Domain Range

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1. **Problem Statement:** Determine the domain and range of the relation defined by the vector \(\vec{AB} = -4\hat{i} + 2\hat{j}\) where point A is at (-1, -1) and point B is at (3, 1). Also, state whether this relation is a function. 2. **Understanding the Vector:** The vector \(\vec{AB}\) represents the displacement from point A to point B. It has components: $$\vec{AB} = (3 - (-1))\hat{i} + (1 - (-1))\hat{j} = 4\hat{i} + 2\hat{j}$$ Note: The user’s vector \(-4\hat{i} + 2\hat{j}\) seems to be the vector from B to A, which is the negative of \(\vec{AB}\). 3. **Domain and Range:** - The domain is the set of all possible \(x\)-values. - The range is the set of all possible \(y\)-values. Since the vector represents a single displacement from A to B, the relation consists of two points: - Point A: \((-1, -1)\) - Point B: \((3, 1)\) Thus: - Domain: \(\{-1, 3\}\) - Range: \(\{-1, 1\}\) 4. **Is it a function?** A function assigns exactly one \(y\) value to each \(x\) value. Here, the domain values \(-1\) and \(3\) each correspond to exactly one \(y\) value: - \(x = -1 \to y = -1\) - \(x = 3 \to y = 1\) Therefore, this relation is a function. **Final answer:** - Domain: \(\{-1, 3\}\) - Range: \(\{-1, 1\}\) - The relation is a function.