Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Functions and Graphs - 7.2 Domain and Range - 7.2 Exercise Set - Page 459: 41

Answer

Domain = $\mathbb{R}\backslash\{-3,3\}$ or $\{x\in \mathbb{R}\ |\ x\neq\pm 3\}$

Work Step by Step

The domain of a real function ( a function defined on real numbers) is the set of numbers for which f(x) is defined. $ f(x)=\displaystyle \frac{5}{x^{2}-9}\quad$ can be calculated for any real number, except for those yielding a zero in the denominator. Here, $x^{2}-=0$ $x^{2}=9$ $x=\pm 3 \quad $must be excluded from the domain. Domain = $\mathbb{R}\backslash\{-3,3\}$ or $\{x\in \mathbb{R}\ |\ x\neq\pm 3\}$
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