Math Problem Statement

If the graph of the function y = f(x - 2) is shown, what is the domain of the function g(x) = 1 / sqrt(x * f(x))?

Solution

In this problem, you are given a graph of the function y=f(x2)y = f(x - 2) and asked to find the domain of the function:

g(x)=1xf(x)g(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x f(x)}}

Let's break this down step by step:

1. Analyze the graph of f(x2)f(x - 2):

  • The function f(x2)f(x - 2) represents a horizontal shift of the function f(x)f(x) to the right by 2 units.
  • The graph provided shows a curve that has a domain approximately from 4-4 to 33.

2. Determine the domain of g(x)=1xf(x)g(x) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x f(x)}}:

  • For g(x)g(x) to be defined, the expression inside the square root, xf(x)x f(x), must be positive (because the square root of a negative number is undefined, and division by zero is not allowed).
  • Therefore, xf(x)>0x f(x) > 0, which means both xx and f(x)f(x) must have the same sign (both positive or both negative).

3. Identifying where xf(x)>0x f(x) > 0:

  • From the graph of f(x)f(x), we can visually determine where f(x)f(x) is positive or negative.
  • The important intervals are:
    • x<1x < -1, where f(x)>0f(x) > 0.
    • 1<x<0-1 < x < 0, where f(x)<0f(x) < 0.
    • x>0x > 0, where f(x)>0f(x) > 0.

4. Choose the correct domain:

Based on the conditions for g(x)g(x) to be defined, the valid intervals for the domain are: (0,1)(2,4)(0, 1) \cup (2, 4)

Thus, the correct answer is option 2\boxed{2}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How does a horizontal shift of a graph affect its domain?
  2. What are the conditions for a function involving square roots to be defined?
  3. How do you analyze the domain of a function given its graph?
  4. What is the significance of the signs of xx and f(x)f(x) in this context?
  5. Can f(x)f(x) be zero in the domain of g(x)g(x)? Why or why not?

Tip: Always check the sign of the entire expression inside a square root and make sure there are no negative values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Transformation
Domain of Functions
Square Roots

Formulas

g(x) = 1 / sqrt(x * f(x))

Theorems

Domain restrictions for square root and division

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12