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QuestionFind the domain of the function f(x)=1x+x1 f(x) = \sqrt{1-x} + \sqrt{x-1} .

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The function f(x)=1x+x1 f(x) = \sqrt{1-x} + \sqrt{x-1} involves two square roots.
2. The domain of a function involving square roots is determined by the non-negativity of the radicands.
3. We will find intervals where each radicand is non-negative.

STEP 2

1. Identify the radicands.
2. Determine the interval where 1x0 1 - x \geq 0 .
3. Determine the interval where x10 x - 1 \geq 0 .
4. Find the intersection of the intervals.

STEP 3

Identify the radicands of the function. The radicands are the expressions inside the square roots:
(1x)and(x1) (1-x) \quad \text{and} \quad (x-1)

STEP 4

Determine the interval where 1x0 1 - x \geq 0 :
1x0 1 - x \geq 0 1x 1 \geq x
This means x x must be less than or equal to 1.

STEP 5

Determine the interval where x10 x - 1 \geq 0 :
x10 x - 1 \geq 0 x1 x \geq 1
This means x x must be greater than or equal to 1.

STEP 6

Find the intersection of the intervals 1x 1 \geq x and x1 x \geq 1 . The intersection is where both conditions are satisfied simultaneously:
The intersection is:
x=1 x = 1
This means the only value of x x that satisfies both conditions is x=1 x = 1 .
The domain of the function is {1} \boxed{\{1\}} .

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