Identify the Domain of the Function: Issues with 1/(5x - 4)

Question

Look the following function:

15x4 \frac{1}{5x-4}

What is the domain of the function?

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Does the function have a domain? And if so, what is it?
00:04 To find the domain, remember that division by 0 is not allowed
00:07 So let's see what solution zeros the denominator
00:13 Let's isolate X
00:31 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine the domain of the function 15x4 \frac{1}{5x-4} , we need to find the values of x x for which the function is undefined. This occurs when the denominator equals zero:

First, set the denominator equal to zero:
5x4=0 5x - 4 = 0

Next, solve for x x :
5x=4 5x = 4
x=45 x = \frac{4}{5}

The function is undefined at x=45 x = \frac{4}{5} . Therefore, the domain of the function includes all real numbers except x=45 x = \frac{4}{5} .

In mathematical notation, the domain is:
x45 x \ne \frac{4}{5} .

This matches choice 3 among the given options.

Answer

x45 x\ne\frac{4}{5}