Math Problem Statement

Find the domain of the function f(x) = sqrt(3 - 2x). Give exact values written as fractions. State your answer using interval notation.

Solution

The function given is f(x)=32xf(x) = \sqrt{3 - 2x}. To find the domain of this function, we need to determine the values of xx for which the expression under the square root is non-negative. This ensures that the function produces real values.

Step 1: Set the expression under the square root greater than or equal to zero

32x03 - 2x \geq 0

Step 2: Solve the inequality

2x3-2x \geq -3 x32x \leq \frac{3}{2}

Step 3: Write the domain

Since the function is defined for values of xx less than or equal to 32\frac{3}{2}, the domain is: (,32](-\infty, \frac{3}{2}]

Thus, the domain of the function f(x)=32xf(x) = \sqrt{3 - 2x} is (,32](-\infty, \frac{3}{2}].

Would you like further details or have any other questions? Here are some additional related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would the domain change if the function was f(x)=3+2xf(x) = \sqrt{3 + 2x}?
  2. What is the range of the function f(x)=32xf(x) = \sqrt{3 - 2x}?
  3. How would the domain be affected if the square root was squared?
  4. What happens to the domain if we replace 32x\sqrt{3 - 2x} with 132x\frac{1}{\sqrt{3 - 2x}}?
  5. Can you explain how the domain would change if the expression inside the square root were a quadratic?

Tip: Always check for non-negative values inside a square root when determining the domain of a function involving radicals!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Domain and Range
Inequalities

Formulas

sqrt(a) is defined when a >= 0

Theorems

Square root function domain restrictions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11