Math Problem Statement

Find the domain of the function h(x) = √(-x + 4) and write your answer using interval notation.

Solution

The problem asks to find the domain of the function:

h(x)=x+4h(x) = \sqrt{-x + 4}

Step-by-step solution:

  1. The square root function requires its argument to be non-negative (i.e., ≥ 0).

    x+40-x + 4 \geq 0

  2. Solve for xx:

    x4-x \geq -4

    Dividing by 1-1 (remember to flip the inequality):

    x4x \leq 4

Domain:

The domain of the function is all xx values less than or equal to 4. In interval notation, this is:

(,4](-\infty, 4]

This is the domain of h(x)h(x).

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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How do we find the range of the function h(x)=x+4h(x) = \sqrt{-x + 4}?
  2. What happens to the domain if we modify the function to h(x)=2x+4h(x) = \sqrt{-2x + 4}?
  3. Can the function h(x)=x+4h(x) = \sqrt{-x + 4} have any undefined points?
  4. How would you find the domain of a function that involves both a square root and a fraction?
  5. What changes if we

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Domain of a Function
Radical Functions

Formulas

Square root function condition: √(expression) is defined when expression ≥ 0

Theorems

Non-negative condition for square root functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12