Find the Domain
Problem
Solution
Identify the constraints for the logarithm function. The argument of a logarithm must be strictly greater than zero:
Identify the constraints for the even-indexed roots. The radicand of a square root and a fourth root must be non-negative:
Identify the constraints for the denominator. The denominator cannot be equal to zero:
Solve the inequality for the first root. Since the root is in the numerator and the entire expression must be positive, the radicand must be strictly positive to avoid a zero numerator:
Solve the inequality for the second root. Since the fourth root is in the denominator, the radicand must be strictly positive to avoid division by zero:
Check the remaining denominator term. The term
(3*x+2)6 is zero whenx=−2/3 However, we must satisfy all conditions simultaneously.Determine the intersection of all conditions. We compare
x>−8/7 andx>5/2 Since5/2=2.5 and−8/7≈−1.14 the conditionx>5/2 is more restrictive.Verify the intersection. If
x>5/2 thenx is never−2/3 so the denominator term(3*x+2)6 is always positive and non-zero.
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