Questions: Find the domain and range of the given function. Explain your answers. f(x)=-5/(√(10-x))
What is the domain of the function? A. All real numbers x<10 B. All real numbers x ≥ 10 C. All real numbers x>10 D. All real numbers x ≤ 10
Transcript text: Find the domain and range of the given function. Explain your answers.
\[
f(x)=\frac{-5}{\sqrt{10-x}}
\]
What is the domain of the function?
A. All real numbers $x<10$
B. All real numbers $x \geq 10$
C. All real numbers $x>10$
D. All real numbers $x \leq 10$
Solution
Solution Steps
To find the domain of the function \( f(x) = \frac{-5}{\sqrt{10-x}} \), we need to ensure that the expression inside the square root is non-negative and the denominator is not zero. This means \( 10 - x > 0 \), which simplifies to \( x < 10 \). Therefore, the domain is all real numbers \( x < 10 \).
Step 1: Identify the Function
We are given the function \( f(x) = \frac{-5}{\sqrt{10-x}} \). To determine the domain, we need to analyze the expression under the square root.
Step 2: Determine Conditions for the Domain
The expression \( \sqrt{10-x} \) must be defined and non-negative. Therefore, we require:
\[
10 - x > 0
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x < 10
\]
Step 3: State the Domain
The domain of the function is all real numbers \( x \) such that \( x < 10 \). In interval notation, this can be expressed as:
\[
(-\infty, 10)
\]
Final Answer
The answer is A. The domain is \(\boxed{(-\infty, 10)}\).