Math Problem Statement

what is the domain

What is the domain of the function h(x) = √(x + 5)?

Solution

The given function is h(x)=x+5h(x) = \sqrt{x + 5}. To find the domain of this function, we need to determine the values of xx that make the expression inside the square root non-negative because the square root function is only defined for non-negative numbers (i.e., the value inside the square root must be greater than or equal to zero).

Step-by-step process:

  1. Set the expression inside the square root to be non-negative: x+50x + 5 \geq 0
  2. Solve for xx: x5x \geq -5

Domain:

Thus, the domain of the function h(x)h(x) is x5x \geq -5, or in interval notation: Domain of h(x):[5,)\text{Domain of } h(x): [-5, \infty)

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

Here are 5 questions related to this concept:

  1. What is the range of the function h(x)=x+5h(x) = \sqrt{x + 5}?
  2. How does the graph of h(x)=x+5h(x) = \sqrt{x + 5} look like compared to f(x)=xf(x) = \sqrt{x}?
  3. What happens to the domain if the function was h(x)=x+5h(x) = \sqrt{-x + 5}?
  4. How do you calculate the domain for a rational function?
  5. What are the steps to find the domain when the function involves both square roots and fractions?

Tip: Always start by checking the inside of square roots or denominators when finding the domain of a function!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Square Roots
Functions

Formulas

√(x + 5) ≥ 0

Theorems

Domain of square root functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10