Math Problem Statement
If f (x) = StartRoot x minus 3 EndRoot, which inequality can be used to find the domain of f(x)? StartRoot x minus 3 EndRoot greater-than-or-equal-to 0 x minus 3 greater-than-or-equal-to 0 StartRoot x minus 3 EndRoot less-than-or-equal-to 0 x minus 3 less-than-or-equal-to 0
Solution
To determine the domain of the function , we need to ensure that the expression inside the square root is non-negative because the square root of a negative number is not defined in the real number system.
This leads us to the inequality: Therefore, the correct inequality is: This ensures that , which is the domain of the function .
Answer:
Would you like further details on domain restrictions or have any other questions?
Here are 5 relative questions to expand on this topic:
- What is the range of the function ?
- How do you determine the domain of a function involving both square roots and fractions?
- What happens to the domain if the square root function had a negative sign, such as ?
- How would the domain change if the function were instead?
- Can square root functions have negative values as outputs?
Tip: Always check for restrictions (like non-negative radicands or non-zero denominators) when determining the domain of a function.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Functions
Domain of Functions
Square Roots
Formulas
Square root function: f(x) = \sqrt{x - a}
Theorems
Non-negativity of square roots in the real number system
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10