Math Problem Statement

Compute the domain of f(x) = √((5 - x) / (10 - x))

Solution

The function given in the image is:

f(x)=5x10xf(x) = \sqrt{\frac{5 - x}{10 - x}}

To compute the domain of this function, we need to ensure two conditions are met:

  1. The expression inside the square root must be non-negative (since the square root of a negative number is not defined in the set of real numbers).

    5x10x0\frac{5 - x}{10 - x} \geq 0

  2. The denominator of the fraction must not be zero (since division by zero is undefined).

    10x0x1010 - x \neq 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x \neq 10

Step 1: Solve the inequality

We need to find when:

5x10x0\frac{5 - x}{10 - x} \geq 0

  • First, find the points where the expression is zero or undefined:
    • 5x=05 - x = 0 implies x=5x = 5
    • 10x=010 - x = 0 implies x=10x = 10 (which must be excluded because division by zero is undefined).

The critical points are x=5x = 5 and x=10x = 10.

Now, check the sign of the expression in the intervals determined by these points:

  • For x<5x < 5, both 5x>05 - x > 0 and 10x>010 - x > 0, so 5x10x>0\frac{5 - x}{10 - x} > 0.
  • For 5<x<105 < x < 10, 5x<05 - x < 0 and 10x>010 - x > 0, so 5x10x<0\frac{5 - x}{10 - x} < 0.
  • For x>10x > 10, both 5x<05 - x < 0 and 10x<010 - x < 0, so 5x10x>0\frac{5 - x}{10 - x} > 0.

Thus, the expression is non-negative for x(,5](10,)x \in (-\infty, 5] \cup (10, \infty).

Step 2: Exclude the undefined point

We exclude x=10x = 10 because the denominator becomes zero at that point. So the domain is:

(,5](10,)(-\infty, 5] \cup (10, \infty)

Conclusion

The correct domain of the function is:

],5]]10,[]-\infty, 5] \cup ]10, \infty[

This matches the first option in the image.


Would you like more details on any part of this explanation?

Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

  1. How do you solve inequalities involving rational expressions in general?
  2. What happens if the square root expression includes a negative value?
  3. Can a function have more than one point where it is undefined?
  4. How can you represent domain restrictions graphically on a number line?
  5. How do we handle domains involving complex numbers?

Tip: Always check for both non-negative values inside square roots and undefined values due to division by zero when determining domains.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Inequalities
Domain of Functions

Formulas

√((5 - x) / (10 - x))

Theorems

Rules for Domain of Square Root Functions
Rational Inequalities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12