Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 10 - Radical Functions and Equations - 10.1 - Graphing Square Root Functions - Exercises - Page 548: 14

Answer

The domain is the set of real numbers less than or equal to $-2$.

Work Step by Step

The given function is $n(x)=\frac{1}{2}\sqrt{-x-2}$ The radicand cannot be negative. So, $-x-2$ is greater than or equal to zero. $\Rightarrow -x-2\geq 0$ Add $x$ to each side. $\Rightarrow -x-2+x\geq 0+x$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow -2\geq x$ Hence, the domain is the set of real numbers less than or equal to $-2$.
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