Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
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Chapter 2 - Linear and Quadratic Functions - Section 2.5 Inequalities Involving Quadratic Functions - 2.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 163: 23

Answer

$(-\infty,-4]\cup[4,\infty)$

Work Step by Step

The equation under the square root must be non-negative because the square root function is undefined for negative numbers. This implies that $x^2-16\geq0\\x^2\geq16\\|x|\geq4$ Therefore, the required domain is: $(-\infty,-4]\cup[4,\infty)$
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