Math Problem Statement

What is the domain of g(x) = x^2 / (4 - 3x)?

Solution

The given function is:

g(x)=x243xg(x) = \frac{x^2}{4 - 3x}

To determine the domain of this function, we need to identify the values of xx for which the function is defined. Specifically, we should find the values of xx that make the denominator equal to zero, as division by zero is undefined.

Set the denominator equal to zero and solve for xx:

43x=04 - 3x = 0

3x=43x = 4

x=43x = \frac{4}{3}

Thus, the function is undefined when x=43x = \frac{4}{3}. Therefore, the domain of g(x)g(x) includes all real numbers except x=43x = \frac{4}{3}.

The domain in interval notation is:

(,43)(43,)(-\infty, \frac{4}{3}) \cup (\frac{4}{3}, \infty)

Would you like further details or explanations on this? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the range of a rational function?
  2. What happens to the graph of g(x)g(x) at x=43x = \frac{4}{3}?
  3. Can the function have other undefined points besides division by zero?
  4. How would the domain change if the numerator also had a variable that could create undefined values?
  5. What is the general method for finding domains of more complex rational functions?

Tip: Always check the denominator of rational functions for zeroes to avoid undefined values when determining the domain.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Rational Functions
Domain

Formulas

g(x) = x^2 / (4 - 3x)
4 - 3x = 0

Theorems

The function is undefined when the denominator is zero.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11