Math Problem Statement

Find the domain of each function

Find the domain of the function f(x) = 3 / √(x - 1)

Solution

The given function is:

f(x)=3x1f(x) = \frac{3}{\sqrt{x - 1}}

To find the domain of this function, we need to identify all values of xx for which the function is defined.

Steps:

  1. Square Root Constraint: The square root is only defined for non-negative numbers. Therefore, the expression under the square root, x1x - 1, must be non-negative: x10x - 1 \geq 0 Solving this inequality: x1x \geq 1 Thus, xx must be greater than or equal to 1.

  2. Denominator Constraint: Since the function involves a denominator, we need to ensure that the denominator is not zero. The denominator is x1\sqrt{x - 1}, and this equals zero when x=1x = 1. Therefore, x1x \neq 1.

Conclusion:

Combining both conditions, the function is defined for x>1x > 1. Therefore, the domain of the function is: x(1,)x \in (1, \infty)

Would you like more details on this, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. How would the domain change if the function was f(x)=32x5f(x) = \frac{3}{\sqrt{2x - 5}}?
  2. What is the range of the given function f(x)=3x1f(x) = \frac{3}{\sqrt{x - 1}}?
  3. Can we find the inverse of this function? If so, what is it?
  4. What happens if the square root is replaced with a cube root?
  5. How does this function behave as xx 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