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Write the domain of the function f(x) = log(5 - x) using appropriate interval notation. For example: (0,1], [0,1), or (-∞,∞). You can copy the symbol ∞ from here or use the symbol L instead.

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"Write the domain of the function f(x)=log(5x)f(x) = \log(5 - x) using appropriate interval notation. For example: (0,1](0,1], [0,1)[0,1), or (,)(-\infty, \infty). You can copy the symbol \infty from here or use the symbol LL instead."

Solution:

The function given is f(x)=log(5x)f(x) = \log(5 - x). To determine the domain of this function, we must ensure that the argument of the logarithmic function is strictly positive because the logarithm of a non-positive number is undefined in the real number system.

So, we need: 5x>05 - x > 0 x<5x < 5

Thus, the domain of the function is all values of xx less than 5. In interval notation, the domain is:

(,5)(-\infty, 5)

Final answer:

The domain of the function is (,5)(-\infty, 5).

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to expand this topic:

  1. What would be the domain of the function f(x)=log(x+2)f(x) = \log(x + 2)?
  2. How does the domain change if the logarithm base changes, like in f(x)=log2(5x)f(x) = \log_2(5 - x)?
  3. What is the range of the function f(x)=log(5x)f(x) = \log(5 - x)?
  4. How do you determine the domain of a logarithmic function that involves multiple variables, such as f(x)=log(5x2)f(x) = \log(5 - x^2)?
  5. Can you explain how the domain of logarithmic functions relates to the properties of exponential functions?

Tip: Always remember that the argument of a logarithmic function must be positive for real numbers. This principle helps in finding the domain efficiently!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithmic Functions
Domain of Functions

Formulas

f(x) = log(5 - x)

Theorems

The domain of a logarithmic function must have a positive argument.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12