Math Problem Statement

Find the domain of the function h(x) = sqrt(4x - 5). (Enter your answer using interval notation.)

Solution

The function given is h(x)=4x5h(x) = \sqrt{4x - 5}. To find the domain of this function, we need to determine the values of xx that make the expression under the square root non-negative.

Since the square root function is only defined for non-negative numbers, we require:

4x504x - 5 \geq 0

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Solve for xx: 4x504x - 5 \geq 0 4x54x \geq 5 x54x \geq \frac{5}{4}

Thus, the domain of the function is all values of xx such that x54x \geq \frac{5}{4}.

Interval notation:

[54,)\left[ \frac{5}{4}, \infty \right)

Would you like more details or have any questions about this? Here are some additional related questions:

  1. How would the domain change if it were 4x+5\sqrt{4x + 5}?
  2. What is the range of h(x)=4x5h(x) = \sqrt{4x - 5}?
  3. How do you find the domain of a rational function?
  4. What would the graph of this function look like?
  5. How do square root functions affect the overall domain and range?

Tip: Always look for restrictions like square roots or divisions in functions when determining their domain.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Domain of a Function
Square Root Function
Inequalities

Formulas

4x - 5 >= 0

Theorems

Square root function domain condition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11