Math Problem Statement

Consider the following relation.

1−x‾‾‾‾‾√−4y=11−x−4y=1

Step 3 of 3 :  

Determine the implied domain of the function found in the first step. Express your answer in interval notation.

Solution

To determine the implied domain of the function, we need to analyze the constraints imposed by the mathematical expressions in the relation. The given relation is:

1x4y=1\sqrt{1 - x} - 4y = 1

Step-by-step process:

  1. Square Root Function Constraint: The term 1x\sqrt{1 - x} exists only when 1x01 - x \geq 0. This ensures that the expression under the square root is non-negative. Solving this inequality:

    1x0    x11 - x \geq 0 \implies x \leq 1

    So, the first constraint is x1x \leq 1.

  2. Solve for yy: From the given equation 1x4y=1\sqrt{1 - x} - 4y = 1, we can solve for yy:

    1x4y=1\sqrt{1 - x} - 4y = 1 Add 4y4y to both sides: 1x=1+4y\sqrt{1 - x} = 1 + 4y Solve for yy: y=1x14y = \frac{\sqrt{1 - x} - 1}{4} There are no additional restrictions on yy, since the square root constraint already limits xx.

Implied Domain:

The only constraint comes from the square root, which requires x1x \leq 1. Additionally, the square root function has no lower bound on xx, as any negative number under the square root would be undefined. So, the domain is:

(,1](-\infty, 1]

Final Answer:

The implied domain of the function is (,1](-\infty, 1].


Would you like further clarification or more details on any part of the solution? Here are some related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. What happens to the function's behavior as xx approaches 1?
  2. Why can't the square root of a negative number exist in this context?
  3. How would the domain change if we had a cube root instead of a square root?
  4. What would happen if the expression involved both square and cube roots?
  5. How do transformations like shifts or stretches affect the domain of square root functions?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Square Root Function
Domain of Functions

Formulas

y = (√(1 - x) - 1) / 4
Square root function domain: expression under square root ≥ 0

Theorems

Domain Restriction Theorem for Square Roots

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12