Math Problem Statement

true or false

Let f(x) = √ln(x−1) + 2. Then Domain(f) = [2,∞).

Solution

To verify if the statement is true or false, let’s analyze the function f(x)=ln(x1)+2f(x) = \sqrt{\ln(x-1)} + 2 and determine the domain of f(x)f(x).

Step 1: Conditions for the domain

  1. Logarithmic function condition:

    • The argument of the logarithmic function, x1x - 1, must be positive: x1>0    x>1.x - 1 > 0 \implies x > 1.
  2. Square root condition:

    • The expression inside the square root, ln(x1)\ln(x-1), must be non-negative: ln(x1)0    x11    x2.\ln(x-1) \geq 0 \implies x - 1 \geq 1 \implies x \geq 2.

Step 2: Combine the conditions

  • From the above, the combined condition is x2x \geq 2.

Step 3: Express the domain

  • The domain of f(x)f(x) is [2,)[2, \infty), which matches the statement in the problem.

Conclusion:

The statement is true.

Would you like additional clarification on this, or any detailed explanation about logarithmic or square root functions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the domain of logarithmic functions in general?
  2. Why does the square root function require a non-negative input?
  3. What is the range of f(x)=ln(x1)+2f(x) = \sqrt{\ln(x-1)} + 2?
  4. Can the domain of f(x)f(x) ever include negative numbers in this case?
  5. How would the domain change if the function were f(x)=ln(x1)f(x) = \ln(\sqrt{x-1}) instead?

Tip: Always start by analyzing each individual component of a composite function when determining its domain.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Logarithmic Functions
Square Root Functions
Domain of Functions

Formulas

ln(x) > 0
√(expression) ≥ 0

Theorems

Properties of Logarithms
Square Root Non-Negativity Condition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12