Precalculus (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
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Chapter 2 - Functions and Their Graphs - 2.5 Graphing Techniques: Transformations - 2.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 106: 93

Answer

The domain of $g(x)$ is $[0, \infty)$ while the domain of $g(x-k)$ $[k, \infty)$. The domain of $g(x-k)$ is equal to the domain of $g(x)$ shifted $k$ units to the right.

Work Step by Step

Step 1. The domain of $g(x)=\sqrt x$ is $[0,\infty)$ Step 2. $g(x-k)$ can be obtained by shifting $g(x)$ to the right $k$ units ($k\ge0$). This means the domain of $g(x-k)$ is equal to the domain of $g(x)$ shifted $k$ units to the right. Step 3. Thus the domain of $g(x-k)$ is $[0+k,\infty)=[k, \infty)$.
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