Math Problem Statement

Find the domain of the function. f(x)=x-2/x\sqrt{x}

Solution

The function given is:

f(x)=x2xf(x) = \frac{x - 2}{\sqrt{x}}

To find the domain of this function, we need to determine the set of values for xx that make the function well-defined. Two things must be true for this function to be valid:

  1. The square root function x\sqrt{x}: The expression inside the square root must be non-negative, i.e., x0x \geq 0. This is because the square root of a negative number is not a real number.

  2. The denominator x\sqrt{x}: The denominator must be non-zero, so x0\sqrt{x} \neq 0. This means that x0x \neq 0.

Combining these conditions:

  • From the square root condition: x0x \geq 0
  • From the denominator condition: x0x \neq 0

Therefore, the domain of the function is all positive real numbers, i.e., x>0x > 0.

Domain:

(0,)\boxed{(0, \infty)}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the domain of more complex functions involving square roots?
  2. What happens to the function's behavior as xx approaches 0?
  3. How does the presence of a square root affect the domain compared to polynomials?
  4. What is the range of the function f(x)=x2xf(x) = \frac{x - 2}{\sqrt{x}}?
  5. 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