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Calculus Examples
Step 1
Set the radicand in greater than or equal to to find where the expression is defined.
Step 2
Step 2.1
Subtract from both sides of the inequality.
Step 2.2
Since the left side has an even power, it is always positive for all real numbers.
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Step 3
Set the denominator in equal to to find where the expression is undefined.
Step 4
Step 4.1
To remove the radical on the left side of the equation, square both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2
Simplify each side of the equation.
Step 4.2.1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 4.2.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 4.2.2.1
Simplify .
Step 4.2.2.1.1
Multiply the exponents in .
Step 4.2.2.1.1.1
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 4.2.2.1.1.2
Cancel the common factor of .
Step 4.2.2.1.1.2.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.2.2.1.1.2.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4.2.2.1.2
Simplify.
Step 4.2.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 4.2.3.1
Raising to any positive power yields .
Step 4.3
Solve for .
Step 4.3.1
Subtract from both sides of the equation.
Step 4.3.2
Take the specified root of both sides of the equation to eliminate the exponent on the left side.
Step 4.3.3
Rewrite as .
Step 4.3.4
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 4.3.4.1
First, use the positive value of the to find the first solution.
Step 4.3.4.2
Next, use the negative value of the to find the second solution.
Step 4.3.4.3
The complete solution is the result of both the positive and negative portions of the solution.
Step 5
The domain is all real numbers.
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Step 6