Domain

Definition of Domain

  • Domain of a relation is the set of all x-coordinates of the ordered pairs of that relation.

                        

Examples of Domain

  • Domain of the relation {(3,4), (9,8), (4,5)} is {3, 4, 9}.

                           

Solved Example on Domain

Find the domain of .

Choices:

A.

B. (- 3, 3)

C.

D.

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3: By domain of a function, we mean the set of all possible input values for the function.

Step 4: Observe that the function  is not defined only when .

Step 5: So, the domain for this function is .

            

Related Terms for Domain

  • Relation
  • Ordered Pairs
  • Coordinates

                    

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