Math Problem Statement

Find the domain of the function g(x) = (³√x) / (x² + 9).

Solution

The function given is:

g(x)=x3x2+9g(x) = \frac{\sqrt[3]{x}}{x^2 + 9}

To determine the domain of this function, we need to consider the following:

  1. Numerator Analysis: The numerator is x3\sqrt[3]{x}. The cube root function is defined for all real numbers, so there are no restrictions from the numerator.

  2. Denominator Analysis: The denominator is x2+9x^2 + 9. Since this is a quadratic function x2x^2 plus a positive constant (9), it is always positive for all real numbers. Therefore, x2+9x^2 + 9 never equals zero, and there is no restriction on xx from the denominator.

Since both the numerator and the denominator are defined for all real numbers, the function g(x)g(x) is defined for all xRx \in \mathbb{R}.

Conclusion: The domain of g(x)g(x) is all real numbers. In interval notation, this is:

Domain of g(x): (,)\text{Domain of } g(x): \ (-\infty, \infty)

Would you like further details on this problem, or do you have any questions?

Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. What is the range of the function g(x)g(x)?
  2. How would the domain change if the numerator were x\sqrt{x} instead of x3\sqrt[3]{x}?
  3. What happens to the domain if the denominator includes a variable term in the numerator (e.g., x29x^2 - 9)?
  4. How do you find the domain of a function that includes a square root in the denominator?
  5. What are the asymptotes, if any, of the function g(x)g(x)?

Tip: When analyzing the domain of a function, always consider where the function could become undefined, such as division by zero or even roots of negative numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Domain
Real Numbers
Rational Functions

Formulas

Cube Root Function
Quadratic Expression

Theorems

The domain of a function includes all values for which the function is defined.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12