Math Problem Statement

Fill in the table using the function rule: f(x) = √(x + 9). Simplify answers as much as possible. If not a real number, indicate so.

Solution

The function given in the image is:

f(x)=x+9f(x) = \sqrt{x + 9}

To fill in the table, we will substitute each xx value from the table into this function. If x+9x + 9 is negative, then f(x)f(x) will not be a real number (since we cannot take the square root of a negative number in the set of real numbers).

Let’s go through each value of xx in the table:

  1. For x=14x = -14: f(14)=14+9=5f(-14) = \sqrt{-14 + 9} = \sqrt{-5} Since 5-5 is negative, f(14)f(-14) is not a real number.

  2. For x=9x = -9: f(9)=9+9=0=0f(-9) = \sqrt{-9 + 9} = \sqrt{0} = 0

  3. For x=5x = -5: f(5)=5+9=4=2f(-5) = \sqrt{-5 + 9} = \sqrt{4} = 2

So, the table should be filled in as follows:

xxf(x)f(x)
-14Not a real number
-90
-52

Would you like further details on these calculations or have any questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What would the function output for values of xx greater than 0?
  2. How would you graph this square root function?
  3. What is the domain of f(x)=x+9f(x) = \sqrt{x + 9}?
  4. How can you determine whether other functions have non-real values?
  5. What transformations are applied to the basic square root function to get f(x)=x+9f(x) = \sqrt{x + 9}?

Tip:

To find the domain of any square root function, ensure the expression inside the square root is non-negative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Square Root Functions
Domain of Functions
Simplifying Radicals

Formulas

f(x) = √(x + 9)

Theorems

Domain of Square Root Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11