Math Problem Statement

Find the domain and range of the following: (a). f(x) = 1/√(x − 3)

Solution

Let's find the domain and range of the function f(x)=1x3f(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x - 3}}.

Domain:

The domain of a function consists of all the values of xx for which the function is defined. In this case, the function involves a square root and a division.

  1. Square Root Condition: The expression inside the square root, x3x - 3, must be non-negative, because the square root of a negative number is not defined in the set of real numbers. Therefore, x30x - 3 \geq 0, which simplifies to: x3x \geq 3

  2. Division Condition: The expression under the square root, x3\sqrt{x - 3}, must not be zero because division by zero is undefined. Therefore: x30\sqrt{x - 3} \neq 0 This implies x30x - 3 \neq 0, so x3x \neq 3.

Combining these two conditions, xx must be greater than 3: [ \text{Domain: } x > 3 \

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Square Roots
Domain and Range

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12