Math Problem Statement

the domain of the function.

f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals StartFraction x plus 5 Over 2 minus x EndFractionf(x)=x+52−x

Solution

To find the domain of the function f(x)=x+52xf(x) = \frac{x + 5}{2 - x}, we need to determine for which values of xx the function is defined.

Since division by zero is undefined, we must ensure that the denominator of the function is not zero. The denominator is 2x2 - x, so we need to solve the equation:

2x02 - x \neq 0

Solving for xx:

x2x \neq 2

Thus, the function is undefined at x=2x = 2. Therefore, the domain of f(x)f(x) is all real numbers except x=2x = 2.

In interval notation, the domain is:

(,2)(2,)(-\infty, 2) \cup (2, \infty)

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How does the domain of a rational function change if the numerator is also zero?
  2. What happens to the graph of the function near x=2x = 2?
  3. Can we simplify the function in any special cases?
  4. What is the range of the function f(x)=x+52xf(x) = \frac{x + 5}{2 - x}?
  5. How would the domain change if there were a square root involved in the function?

Tip: Always check for values that make the denominator zero when finding the domain of rational functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Functions
Domain of a Function

Formulas

Domain of a rational function: denominator ≠ 0

Theorems

Domain restrictions for rational functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11