Math Problem Statement
Find the domain of each function
Solution
The given function is:
To find the domain of this function, we need to identify all values of for which the function is defined.
Steps:
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Square Root Constraint: The square root is only defined for non-negative numbers. Therefore, the expression under the square root, , must be non-negative: Solving this inequality: Thus, must be greater than or equal to 1.
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Denominator Constraint: Since the function involves a denominator, we need to ensure that the denominator is not zero. The denominator is , and this equals zero when . Therefore, .
Conclusion:
Combining both conditions, the function is defined for . Therefore, the domain of the function is:
Would you like more details on this, or do you have any questions?
Here are five related questions for further exploration:
- How would the domain change if the function was ?
- What is the range of the given function ?
- Can we find the inverse of this function? If so, what is it?
- What happens if the square root is replaced with a cube root?
- How does this function behave as approaches infinity?
Tip: When dealing with square root functions, always consider the conditions under which the expression inside the root is non-negative.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Functions
Square Roots
Domain
Formulas
f(x) = 3 / √(x - 1)
x - 1 ≥ 0
Theorems
Domain restriction for square root functions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12