Examples
√3x+9
Step 1
Set the radicand in √3x+9 greater than or equal to 0 to find where the expression is defined.
3x+9≥0
Step 2
Step 2.1
Subtract 9 from both sides of the inequality.
3x≥−9
Step 2.2
Divide each term in 3x≥−9 by 3 and simplify.
Step 2.2.1
Divide each term in 3x≥−9 by 3.
3x3≥−93
Step 2.2.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 2.2.2.1
Cancel the common factor of 3.
Step 2.2.2.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
3x3≥−93
Step 2.2.2.1.2
Divide x by 1.
x≥−93
x≥−93
x≥−93
Step 2.2.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 2.2.3.1
Divide −9 by 3.
x≥−3
x≥−3
x≥−3
x≥−3
Step 3
The domain is all values of x that make the expression defined.
Interval Notation:
[−3,∞)
Set-Builder Notation:
{x|x≥−3}
Step 4