Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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Chapter 5 - 5.2 - Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs - 5.2 Exercises - Page 379: 46

Answer

The domain: $x\gt1$. The x-intercept: $(1.002,1)$. The vertical asymptote: $x=1$. See graph

Work Step by Step

$$f(x)=\log_5(x-1)+4$$ The function is defined when: $$x-1\gt0$$ $$x\gt1$$ Thus, the domain is $x\gt1$. Finding the $x$-intercept, set $f(x)=0$: $$0=\log_5(x-1)+4$$ $$\log_5(x-1)=-4$$ Rewriting in exponential form: $$x-1=5^{-4}$$ $$x=\frac{1}{5^4}+1$$ $$x=1.002$$ Thus, the x-intercept is $(1.002,1)$. Based from the domain, the vertical asymptote is: $$x=1$$ The sketch of the graph is as shown.
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