Math Problem Statement

domain of F(x)= the square root of x+4

Solution

To find the domain of the function F(x)=x+4F(x) = \sqrt{x + 4}, 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 set of real numbers.

So, we set up the inequality:

x+40x + 4 \geq 0

Solving for xx:

x4x \geq -4

Thus, the domain of the function is all real numbers xx such that x4x \geq -4. In interval notation, the domain is:

[4,)\boxed{[-4, \infty)}

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What happens to the domain if the square root expression is in the denominator instead of the numerator?
  2. How does the domain change if the expression inside the square root is x4x - 4?
  3. What is the range of the function F(x)=x+4F(x) = \sqrt{x + 4}?
  4. How would the domain be affected if the function were F(x)=x2+1F(x) = \sqrt{x^2 + 1}?
  5. How would you graph the function F(x)=x+4F(x) = \sqrt{x + 4}?

Tip: When finding the domain of square root functions, always check the expression inside the square root and ensure it is greater than or equal to zero!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Domain and Range
Radical Functions

Formulas

Square root function domain: x + c ≥ 0

Theorems

Domain of a square root function

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10