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Set of all possible inputs to the function.

When Finding the Domain of a function involving:

1. A Fraction: Denominator must not be equal to Zero.

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We should never divide by zero.

2. A Radical with an even index: Radicand must be Non-negative.

Hence, the Radicand must be greater than or equal to zero.

We should never take the square root of a negative number.

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Discuss the domain of each function.

a.
 
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Set Notation Interval Notation
a. The Domain of this function is already
 
{x|  D: [0, )
stated explicitly and consists of all – non-

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negative real number.

−∞
  ∞
 
-2 -1 0 1 2 3

 
Explanation for
b.
  b. The Domain of this is not specified. Hence,
All Real Numbers the value of the independent variables is
unrestricted and consists of all real numbers.
 D: (- , + )
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Discuss the domain of each function.
c.
 
 Explanation for
 
All
c. The Domain of this is not specified. Since

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 D: (- we do not divide by zero, then -2 must not be

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included.

 -  +
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
 
Explanation for
d.
 
d. The Domain of this . This time we are taking a square
 
{x|x root. The domain should not take a negative radicand.
We should not include values of x that will make the
 D: [-2, +
radicand x+3 negative.

 -  +
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
 
 
 
 
 

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Determine the domain of each function.

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 EXERCISE 1 FUNCTIONS

A. Express the following statements into functional notations using

the specified variables. Identify the independent and the
dependent variables in each statement.
1. The circumference C of a circle is dependent on its
radius r.

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2. The volume V of the water inside a cylindrical pail

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depends on the height h of the water measured from
the bottom.
3. The potential energy E of a body is dependent on its
height y above the ground.
4. The current I at constant voltage depends on the
resistance R of the load through which the current
flows.
5. In general, academic achievement S depends on the
degree of motivation m of the student.
B. Identify the independent and dependent variables in
the following functional notations.
6.
  𝐷=𝑓 (𝑟 ) 9.
  𝑃=𝑂 (𝑚)
7.
  𝑉 =𝑔 (h) 10.
  𝑃=𝑂 (𝑚 )
8.
  𝐴=𝑓 (𝑤)
C. If g(x) = x – 3, find.

11.
  𝑔(−1) 14.
  𝑔 (5− h)

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 12. 𝑔 (1)

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13.
  𝑔 (𝑥 +1)
D. Determine the domain of each function.
1.
 
2.
 
3.
 
4.
 

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