Question

what is the range of the function \\(y = e^x + 1\\) graphed?

\\(y > 0\\)
\\(y < 0\\)
\\(y < 1\\)

Explanation:

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Identify the parent function and its range

Using the Range of Exponential Functions knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} &f(x) = e^x \\ &\text{Range: } (0, \infty) \quad \text{or} \quad y > 0 \end{aligned}$$

\]

Apply the vertical translation

Using the Range of Exponential Functions knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} &y = e^x + 1 \\ &\text{Range: } (0 + 1, \infty) \quad \text{or} \quad y > 1 \end{aligned}$$

\]

Verify with the graph

Using the Range of Exponential Functions knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\text{Horizontal Asymptote: } y = 1 \\ &\text{Graph lies entirely above } y = 1 \implies y > 1 \end{aligned}$$

\]
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<mcq-option>\(y < 0\)</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>\(y < 1\)</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>\(y > 1\)</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Identify the parent function and its range

Using the Range of Exponential Functions knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} &f(x) = e^x \\ &\text{Range: } (0, \infty) \quad \text{or} \quad y > 0 \end{aligned}$$

\]

Apply the vertical translation

Using the Range of Exponential Functions knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} &y = e^x + 1 \\ &\text{Range: } (0 + 1, \infty) \quad \text{or} \quad y > 1 \end{aligned}$$

\]

Verify with the graph

Using the Range of Exponential Functions knowledge point
\[

$$\begin{aligned} &\text{Horizontal Asymptote: } y = 1 \\ &\text{Graph lies entirely above } y = 1 \implies y > 1 \end{aligned}$$

\]
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