Math Problem Statement

Find the domain of the function. (Enter your answer using interval notation.) h(x) = root(5x − 2)

Solution

The function given is h(x)=5x2h(x) = \sqrt{5x - 2}. To find the domain of this function, we need to determine for which values of xx the expression inside the square root is non-negative, since the square root of a negative number is not defined in the real number system.

So, we require:

5x205x - 2 \geq 0

Step 1: Solve the inequality.

5x25x \geq 2 x25x \geq \frac{2}{5}

Step 2: Domain in interval notation.

The function h(x)=5x2h(x) = \sqrt{5x - 2} is defined for x25x \geq \frac{2}{5}, so the domain of the function in interval notation is:

[25,)\left[ \frac{2}{5}, \infty \right)

Would you like more details on the solution? Feel free to ask questions. Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What happens if the function inside the square root is negative?
  2. How would

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Inequalities
Domain of a Function
Radical Functions

Formulas

Square root function: √(expression)
Inequality solution: expression ≥ 0

Theorems

A function under a square root must have a non-negative radicand.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11