Math Problem Statement

Solve it

Find the domain of the function h(x) = √(x + 6). Write your answer as an inequality.

Solution

The problem asks for the domain of the function h(x)=x+6h(x) = \sqrt{x + 6}.

To find the domain, we need to determine the values of xx for which the expression under the square root is non-negative, since the square root of a negative number is not defined in the real number system.

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

x+60x + 6 \geq 0

Step 2: Solve the inequality:

x6x \geq -6

Conclusion:

The domain of the function is all values of xx greater than or equal to 6-6. In interval notation, the domain is: [6,)[-6, \infty) Or, you could write it as: x6x \geq -6

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Here are 5 additional questions for further practice:

  1. What would the domain be if the function were h(x)=x3h(x) = \sqrt{x - 3}?
  2. How does the domain change if the square root expression is inside a fraction, like h(x)=1x+5h(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x+5}}?
  3. How do you find the domain of a function involving cube roots, such as h(x)=x+23h(x) = \sqrt[3]{x + 2}?
  4. What happens if the function is h(x)=x24h(x) = \sqrt{x^2 - 4}? How do you find its domain?
  5. Can the domain ever be negative for a square root function? Why or why not?

Tip: Always check for restrictions that come from square roots, fractions, or logarithmic functions when determining domains!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Square Roots
Domain of a Function
Inequalities

Formulas

Square root function domain condition: x + c ≥ 0

Theorems

The domain of a square root function is defined where the radicand is non-negative.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10