Math Problem Statement

What is the domain of the function f(x) = √(x - 1)? (Enter r for all Real numbers.)

Solution

The function in the image is f(x)=x1f(x) = \sqrt{x - 1}.

To find the domain, we need to determine the values of xx for which the function is defined. The square root function is only defined for non-negative values of the expression inside the radical, which means we need:

x10x - 1 \geq 0

Solving this inequality:

x1x \geq 1

Thus, the domain of the function is x1x \geq 1, or in interval notation, the domain is:

[1,)[1, \infty)

Let me know if you'd like further clarification on this or if you have any other questions!

Here are 5 follow-up questions related to this topic:

  1. What is the range of the function f(x)=x1f(x) = \sqrt{x - 1}?
  2. How do we find the domain of a rational function?
  3. What happens to the function f(x)=x1f(x) = \sqrt{x - 1} when x<1x < 1?
  4. How would you graph the function f(x)=x1f(x) = \sqrt{x - 1}?
  5. Can you explain how to solve similar domain problems for other functions like f(x)=x24f(x) = \sqrt{x^2 - 4}?

Tip: When dealing with square roots, remember the expression under the square root must be non-negative, as the square root of a negative number is not a real number.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Domain of a function
Square root functions
Inequalities

Formulas

x - 1 ≥ 0

Theorems

Properties of square root functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10