Math Problem Statement
Find the domain of the function. f(x)=x-2/
Solution
The function given is:
To find the domain of this function, we need to determine the set of values for that make the function well-defined. Two things must be true for this function to be valid:
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The square root function : The expression inside the square root must be non-negative, i.e., . This is because the square root of a negative number is not a real number.
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The denominator : The denominator must be non-zero, so . This means that .
Combining these conditions:
- From the square root condition:
- From the denominator condition:
Therefore, the domain of the function is all positive real numbers, i.e., .
Domain:
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How do you find the domain of more complex functions involving square roots?
- What happens to the function's behavior as approaches 0?
- How does the presence of a square root affect the domain compared to polynomials?
- What is the range of the function ?
- Can you generalize the process for finding domains of functions with radicals and fractions?
Tip: Always remember to check for restrictions both from the denominator and the square root when finding domains.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Functions
Radicals
Domain of a Function
Formulas
f(x) = \frac{x - 2}{\sqrt{x}}
Theorems
Square Root Function Restrictions
Denominator Non-Zero Condition
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12