CAT

Section 3.1

Functions and Their Graphs

Day 2

Learning Goals: I can determine the domain of a function.

Domain:
***Express domain in interval notation

Domain: __________________

Domain: __________________

Domain: __________________

When given a function notation rule and asked to find domain, ask yourself:
_____________________________________________________________

Polynomial

Rational

EXCLUDED X-Values

Example

None

f ( x) x 3 4 x 2

x-values that make the

denominator equal to 0

g ( x)

2
2
x 9

Implicit Domain
All Real Numbers
(-,)

x 3

(, 3) (3,3) (3, )

x-values that result in a square

x5
Radical
(even) root of a negative
h( x) x 5
[5, )
number
*** You can use inequalities and number lines to help. But express domain in interval notation
Examples: State the domain of the given functions.
1.

f ( x)

3
x7

2.

g ( x) 2 x 6

CAT

Section 3.1

Functions and Their Graphs

Day 2

3.

h( x) 3 x 2

4. p( x)

3x 1
x2 4

5.

w( x) 3x2 7 x 10

6. b( x)

x 1
4
x2

7. Let f ( x) 3x( x 3)2 6( x 3)3 and find the values of x that correspond to f ( x) 0 .

Homework: p241: 66 - 99 (x3)