Questions: Find the indicated values for the function f(x) = sqrt(2x-10).
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. f(10) = (Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
B. The function value is not a real number.
Transcript text: Find the indicated values for the function $f(x)=\sqrt{2 x-10}$.
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. $f(10)=$ $\square$ (Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
B. The function value is not a real number.
Solution
Solution Steps
To solve for the indicated values of the function \( f(x) = \sqrt{2x - 10} \):
Substitute the given value of \( x \) into the function.
Calculate the expression inside the square root.
Take the square root of the result.
Round the final answer to the nearest hundredth if necessary.
Step 1: Evaluate \( f(10) \)
To find \( f(10) \), we substitute \( x = 10 \) into the function \( f(x) = \sqrt{2x - 10} \):
\[
f(10) = \sqrt{2(10) - 10}
\]
Step 2: Simplify the Expression
Now, we simplify the expression inside the square root:
\[
f(10) = \sqrt{20 - 10} = \sqrt{10}
\]
Step 3: Calculate the Value
Next, we calculate the numerical value of \( \sqrt{10} \):