SOLUTION: For the graph of f(x)=4^x+3 -1, what is the range? I'm getting confused between the getting the range,and getting the domain on these.

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Question 687121: For the graph of f(x)=4^x+3 -1, what is the range?
I'm getting confused between the getting the range,and getting the domain on these.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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If you're talking about 4%5E%28x%2B3%29-1, the range is y+%3E+-1 because the range of the parent function 4%5Ex is y+%3E+0 (since 4%5Ex is always positive). Then you shift it down 1 unit to get 4%5Ex-1 and this alters the range to become y+%3E+-1