To find the domain of the function:

\[
f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{-x + 50}{11} - \frac{4}{-22 - x}}
\]

We need to determine when the expression inside the square root is non-negative, as square roots of negative numbers are not defined in the set of real numbers. Additionally, the denominators cannot be zero because division by zero is undefined.

### Step-by-Step Process:

1. **First term:**
   \[
   \frac{-x + 50}{11}
   \]
   This expression is defined for all \( x \), as the denominator is a constant (11), so there is no risk of division by zero.

2. **Second term:**
   \[
   \frac{4}{-22 - x}
   \]
   This expression is undefined when the denominator equals zero, i.e., when:
   \[
   -22 - x = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -22
   \]
   Therefore, \( x = -22 \) must be excluded from the domain.

3. **Non-negativity of the entire expression:**
   We need the entire expression under the square root to be non-negative:
   \[
   \frac{-x + 50}{11} - \frac{4}{-22 - x} \geq 0
   \]
   We solve this inequality to find the valid values of \( x \).

### Step 1: Combine the two terms.

Get a common denominator:
\[
\frac{-x + 50}{11} - \frac{4}{-22 - x} = \frac{(-x + 50)(-22 - x) - 44}{11(-22 - x)}
\]

Simplify the numerator:
\[
(-x + 50)(-22 - x) = x^2 + 22x - 1100
\]
So the numerator becomes:
\[
x^2 + 22x - 1100 - 44 = x^2 + 22x - 1144
\]

Now, the inequality becomes:
\[
\frac{x^2 + 22x - 1144}{11(-22 - x)} \geq 0
\]

### Step 2: Solve the inequality.

To find the solution to this inequality, analyze the sign changes of the expression:
1. The numerator is \( x^2 + 22x - 1144 \), a quadratic function that will have roots at specific points.
2. The denominator changes sign at \( x = -22 \), which is already excluded from the domain.

By solving \( x^2 + 22x - 1144 = 0 \), we can find critical points and intervals to test for the inequality.

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This problem involves finding the domain of a complex function with square roots and rational expressions. Learn step-by-step how to solve inequalities, identify points of discontinuity, and apply quadratic equations. Suitable for high school students in Grades 10-12.

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