Find the domain of a rational function with a radical in the denominator

Find the domain of a rational function with a radical in the denominator

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to handle equations involving quadratics and radicals, focusing on domain restrictions and solving inequalities. It emphasizes the importance of understanding when a radical is in the denominator and how to graph solutions on a number line. The tutorial also covers the concept of avoiding zero in the denominator and provides strategies to simplify solving these types of equations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the function in the numerator often not a concern when determining the domain?

Because the numerator is always positive

Because the numerator is always negative

Because the numerator does not affect the denominator

Because the numerator is always zero

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for considering only values greater than zero when dealing with radicals in the denominator?

To make the function continuous

To simplify the equation

To avoid making the denominator zero

To ensure the numerator is positive

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the solution set for the inequality involving the radical X + 1?

X is less than or equal to -1

X is equal to -1

X is greater than -1

X is less than -1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't we have a radical equal to zero in the denominator?

Because it makes the function undefined

Because it makes the numerator zero

Because it makes the denominator zero

Because it makes the function continuous

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if the radical in the denominator equals zero?

The function becomes positive

The function becomes continuous

The function becomes undefined

The numerator becomes zero