Math Problem Statement

given f(x) =squareroot of x and g(x)=xsquared minus 64, find the domain go h(x)=(f times g)(x). show work and write your answer in interval notation

Solution

Given the functions f(x)=xf(x) = \sqrt{x} and g(x)=x264g(x) = x^2 - 64, we are tasked with finding the domain of h(x)=(fg)(x)h(x) = (f \cdot g)(x), where h(x)=f(x)g(x)h(x) = f(x) \cdot g(x).

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Determine the domain of f(x)f(x): The function f(x)=xf(x) = \sqrt{x} requires that the argument under the square root is non-negative. Therefore, the domain of f(x)f(x) is: x0x \geq 0 In interval notation, the domain of f(x)f(x) is: [0,)[0, \infty)

  2. Determine the domain of g(x)g(x): The function g(x)=x264g(x) = x^2 - 64 is a polynomial, which is defined for all real numbers. So, the domain of g(x)g(x) is: (,)(-\infty, \infty)

  3. Determine the domain of h(x)=f(x)g(x)h(x) = f(x) \cdot g(x): Since h(x)=f(x)g(x)h(x) = f(x) \cdot g(x), the domain of h(x)h(x) is restricted by the domain of f(x)f(x), because the product of two functions is only defined where both functions are defined. Therefore, the domain of h(x)h(x) is determined by the domain of f(x)f(x), which is [0,)[0, \infty).

Conclusion:

The domain of h(x)=f(x)g(x)h(x) = f(x) \cdot g(x) is: [0,)[0, \infty) This is because f(x)=xf(x) = \sqrt{x} restricts the domain to non-negative values of xx.

Final Answer (Interval Notation):

[0,)[0, \infty)

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 relative questions for further understanding:

  1. What is the range of the function f(x)=xf(x) = \sqrt{x}?
  2. How would the domain change if f(x)=x1f(x) = \sqrt{x - 1}?
  3. How does multiplying functions affect their domains in general?
  4. Can the function g(x)=x264g(x) = x^2 - 64 have any roots? If so, where?
  5. How does the domain of f(x)f(x) influence composite functions?

Tip: Always check for restrictions like square roots or denominators when determining the domain of a function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Square Roots
Polynomials
Domain of Functions

Formulas

f(x) = √x
g(x) = x² - 64
h(x) = f(x) * g(x)

Theorems

Domain of Composite Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12