Math Problem Statement

Write the domain in interval notation for g(x) = (x + 6) / (x - 2).

Solution

To find the domain of the function g(x)=x+6x2g(x) = \frac{x + 6}{x - 2}, we need to determine the values of xx that make the function undefined.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Identify the Denominator: The function is undefined when the denominator equals zero, since division by zero is undefined.

  2. Set the Denominator to Zero: x2=0x - 2 = 0 Solving this equation gives: x=2x = 2

  3. Domain in Interval Notation: Since the function is undefined at x=2x = 2, we exclude 22 from the domain. Therefore, the domain of g(x)g(x) is all real numbers except x=2x = 2. In interval notation, this is written as: (,2)(2,)(-\infty, 2) \cup (2, \infty)

Answer:

The correct choice is: x(,2)(2,)x \in (-\infty, 2) \cup (2, \infty)

Would you like further clarification on any part of this?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How would the domain change if the function were g(x)=x+6x3g(x) = \frac{x + 6}{x - 3}?
  2. What is the range of g(x)=x+6x2g(x) = \frac{x + 6}{x - 2}?
  3. How can you find the vertical asymptote of a rational function like g(x)=x+6x2g(x) = \frac{x + 6}{x - 2}?
  4. How would the domain of g(x)=x+6x2g(x) = \frac{x + 6}{x - 2} be expressed using set notation instead of interval notation?
  5. Can g(x)g(x) have a horizontal asymptote, and if so, how do you find it?

Tip: For rational functions, always set the denominator to zero to find values excluded from the domain.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Domain of Rational Functions

Formulas

Rational function domain exclusion (undefined when denominator is zero)

Theorems

Domain restriction for rational functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12