A function, named \( g \), has an input of \( c \) and a range of all real numbers. Which option best represents the described function? \( g(c)=4 c^{2}-2 c+1 \) \( g(c)=\frac{4}{5} c+\frac{2}{5} \) \( c(g)=\frac{4}{5} g+\frac{2}{5} \) \( c(g)=4 g^{2}-2 g+1 \)
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The function \( g(c) = 4c^2 - 2c + 1 \) is a quadratic function. It opens upwards (since the coefficient of \( c^2 \) is positive) and its range is all real numbers greater than or equal to its vertex value. By calculating the vertex, we find that the minimum value occurs at \( c = \frac{1}{4} \), leading to a minimum output of \( g\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) = \frac{1}{4} \). Thus, this function does not have a range of all real numbers. In contrast, the linear function \( g(c) = \frac{4}{5}c + \frac{2}{5} \) has a range that covers all real numbers. Since it is a straight line, for every value of \( c \), there exists a corresponding real value of \( g(c) \), meeting the criteria of the range being all real numbers. This makes it the best option for the given description.