Math Problem Statement

What is the domain of the function f(x) = √(x - 2)?

Solution

The given function is f(x)=x2f(x) = \sqrt{x - 2}.

To find the domain of the function:

  1. For a square root function, the expression under the square root must be non-negative, since the square root of a negative number is not defined in the set of real numbers.

  2. So, we need: x20x - 2 \geq 0

  3. Solving for xx: x2x \geq 2

Therefore, the domain of the function f(x)=x2f(x) = \sqrt{x - 2} is x2x \geq 2.

This corresponds to the answer choice that indicates x2x \geq 2.

Would you like more details on how I derived this? Here are five related questions for practice:

  1. What is the domain of the function g(x)=3x6g(x) = \sqrt{3x - 6}?
  2. How do you determine the domain of a square root function in general?
  3. What is the domain of h(x)=x+5h(x) = \sqrt{-x + 5}?
  4. If the function is f(x)=x24x+3f(x) = \sqrt{x^2 - 4x + 3}, how do you find its domain?
  5. What is the range of f(x)=x2f(x) = \sqrt{x - 2}?

Tip: Always remember, for square root functions, the expression inside the root must be non-negative to ensure real number results!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Square Root Function
Inequalities

Formulas

x - 2 >= 0

Theorems

For real-valued square root functions, the expression under the square root must be non-negative.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10