Questions: Graphs and Functions
Domain of a square root function: Basic
Find the domain of the function.
g(x) = sqrt(x-7)
Write your answer using interval notation.
Transcript text: Graphs and Functions
Domain of a square root function: Basic
Find the domain of the function.
\[
g(x)=\sqrt{x-7}
\]
Write your answer using interval notation.
Solution
Solution Steps
To find the domain of the function \( g(x) = \sqrt{x-7} \), we need to determine the values of \( x \) for which the expression under the square root is non-negative. This means solving the inequality \( x - 7 \geq 0 \).
Step 1: Understand the Function
The function given is \( g(x) = \sqrt{x-7} \). This is a square root function, and we need to determine the domain of this function.
Step 2: Determine the Condition for the Square Root
For the square root function to be defined, the expression inside the square root must be non-negative. Therefore, we need:
\[
x - 7 \geq 0
\]
Step 3: Solve the Inequality
Solve the inequality \( x - 7 \geq 0 \):
\[
x \geq 7
\]
Step 4: Write the Domain in Interval Notation
The domain of the function \( g(x) = \sqrt{x-7} \) is all \( x \) values that satisfy \( x \geq 7 \). In interval notation, this is written as:
\[
[7, \infty)
\]
Final Answer
The domain of the function \( g(x) = \sqrt{x-7} \) is \(\boxed{[7, \infty)}\).