Math Problem Statement

What is the domain of f(x) = x / (x - 7)?

Solution

The function in the image is given as:

f(x)=xx7f(x) = \frac{x}{x - 7}

To find the domain of f(x)f(x), we need to identify the values of xx for which the function is defined. The function is undefined when the denominator is equal to zero. So, we must solve the equation:

x7=0x - 7 = 0

Solving for xx, we get:

x=7x = 7

This means the function is undefined at x=7x = 7. Therefore, the domain of f(x)f(x) is all real values of xx except 7.

Thus, the correct answer is:

C: All real values of x such that x7\text{C: All real values of } x \text{ such that } x \neq 7

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How would the domain change if the function was f(x)=x+2x7f(x) = \frac{x+2}{x-7}?
  2. What happens to the domain if the denominator involves a quadratic expression?
  3. Can a function have more than one point where it is undefined? If so, how do you handle such cases?
  4. How do you express the domain of a function using interval notation?
  5. What happens to the range of the function when a certain value of xx is excluded from the domain?

Tip: Always check for values that make the denominator zero when determining the domain of a rational function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Functions
Domain of a Function

Formulas

f(x) = x / (x - 7)

Theorems

A rational function is undefined when its denominator equals zero.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12