The transposition of terms involves passing the terms of an equation from one member to another. In fact, it is a group of numbers that, according to mathematical rules, are allowed to be placed in place of the unknown (or variable) within an equation. The concept of transposing terms is especially concerning equations with fractions or square roots in order to find the domain of the equation.

In certain cases we must pay attention to the transposition of terms:

  1. In case of fraction the denominator cannot be equal to zero.
  2. In case of square root, the radicand cannot be negative.

This means that, in such cases, it is not enough to solve the equation, but we must check if the given solution is sustainable or makes sense in the real numbers.

How do you find the domain of an equation with one unknown?
1. In equations with fractions we will find the domain by equaling the denominator to zero.
The value or values that cause the denominator to equal zero are outside the domain of the equation.

Mathematical function F(X) = 1/X. Explanation of why X ≠ 0 due to division by zero being undefined. Fundamental algebra and function domain restriction concept.

  • In an equation with a root the values that cause the root to be negative are outside the domain of the equation.
Mathematical function F(X) = √X. Explanation that a square root cannot be negative, leading to the domain restriction X ≥ 0. Fundamental concept in algebra and function domains.

Below we can see an example of how to find the domain of an equation using transpose of terms:

Example :

1(X2)=1 \frac{1}{(X-2)}=1

This is an equation with fraction in which the unknown appears in the denominator. The denominator cannot be zero, so the expression is not well defined:

0=X2 0=X-2

Using transposition of terms we can clear the unknown and we obtain:

X=2 X=2

Therefore, the domain of the function is all real numbers except when X=2 X=2 .

Suggested Topics to Practice in Advance

  1. Variables in Algebraic Expressions
  2. Equivalent Expressions
  3. Multiplication of Algebraic Expressions
  4. Simplifying Expressions (Collecting Like Terms)
  5. The Numerical Value in Algebraic Expressions

Practice Domain

Examples with solutions for Domain

Exercise #1

Select the field of application of the following fraction:

x16 \frac{x}{16}

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's examine the given expression:

x16 \frac{x}{16}

As we know, the only restriction that applies to a division operation is division by 0, since no number can be divided into 0 parts, therefore, division by 0 is undefined.

Therefore, when we talk about a fraction, where the dividend (the number being divided) is in the numerator, and the divisor (the number we divide by) is in the denominator, the restriction applies only to the denominator, which must be different from 0,

However in the given expression:

x16 \frac{x}{16}

the denominator is 16 and:

160 16\neq0

Therefore the fraction is well defined and thus the unknown, which is in the numerator, can take any value,

Meaning - the domain (definition range) of the given expression is:

all x

(This means that we can substitute any number for the unknown x and the expression will remain well defined),

Therefore the correct answer is answer B.

Answer

All X All~X

Exercise #2

Select the domain of the following fraction:

8+x5 \frac{8+x}{5}

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Step-by-Step Solution

The domain depends on the denominator and we can see that there is no variable in the denominator.

Therefore, the domain is all numbers.

Answer

All numbers

Exercise #3

Select the the domain of the following fraction:

6x \frac{6}{x}

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Step-by-Step Solution

The domain of a fraction depends on the denominator.

Since you cannot divide by zero, the denominator of a fraction cannot equal zero.

Therefore, for the fraction 6x \frac{6}{x} , the domain is "All numbers except 0," since the denominator cannot equal zero.

In other words, the domain is:

x0 x\ne0

Answer

All numbers except 0

Exercise #4

2x3=4x 2x-3=\frac{4}{x}

What is the domain of the exercise?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the fraction's denominator.

  • Step 2: Determine where this denominator equals zero.

  • Step 3: Exclude this value from the domain.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: The given equation is 2x3=4x 2x - 3 = \frac{4}{x} . Notice that the fraction 4x\frac{4}{x} has a denominator of xx.

Step 2: Set the denominator equal to zero to determine where it is undefined.

xamp;=0 \begin{aligned} x &= 0 \end{aligned}

Step 3: Since the expression is undefined at x=0x = 0, we must exclude this value from the domain.

Therefore, the domain of the expression is all real numbers except 0, formally stated as x0 x \neq 0 .

The correct solution to the problem is: x ≠ 0.

Answer

x≠0

Exercise #5

2x+6x=18 2x+\frac{6}{x}=18

What is the domain of the above equation?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem and find the domain for the expression 2x+6x2x + \frac{6}{x}, we apply the following steps:

  • Step 1: Identify when the fraction 6x\frac{6}{x} is undefined. This occurs when the denominator xx equals zero.
  • Step 2: To find the restriction, set the denominator equal to zero: x=0x = 0.
  • Step 3: Solve for xx to find the values excluded from the domain. Here, x0x \neq 0.

Since 6x\frac{6}{x} is undefined for x=0x = 0, the value x=0x = 0 must be excluded from the domain.
Hence, the domain of the equation is all real numbers except zero.

Therefore, the solution to the problem, indicating the domain of the expression, is x0 x \neq 0 .

Answer

x≠0

Exercise #6

6x+5=1 \frac{6}{x+5}=1

What is the field of application of the equation?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will determine the domain, or field of application, of the equation 6x+5=1 \frac{6}{x+5} = 1 .

Step-by-step solution:

  • Step 1: Identify the denominator. In the given equation, the denominator is x+5 x+5 .
  • Step 2: Determine when the denominator is zero. Solve for x x by setting x+5=0 x+5 = 0 .
  • Step 3: Solve the equation: x+5=0 x+5 = 0 gives x=5 x = -5 .
  • Step 4: Exclude this value from the domain. The domain is all real numbers except x=5 x = -5 .

Therefore, the field of application of the equation is all real numbers except where x=5 x = -5 .

Thus, the domain is x5 x \neq -5 .

Answer

x5 x\operatorname{\ne}-5

Exercise #7

Identify the field of application of the following fraction:

3x+2 \frac{3}{x+2}

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's examine the given expression:

3x+2 \frac{3}{x+2}

As we know, the only restriction that applies to division is division by 0, since no number can be divided into 0 parts. Hence division by 0 is undefined.

Therefore, when we talk about a fraction, where the dividend (the number being divided) is in the numerator, and the divisor (the number we divide by) is in the denominator, the restriction applies only to the denominator, which must be different from 0,

In the given expression:

3x+2 \frac{3}{x+2}

As stated, the restriction applies to the fraction's denominator only,

Therefore, in order for the given expression (the fraction - in this case) to be defined, we require that the expression in its denominator - does not equal zero, meaning we require that:

x+20 x+2\neq0

We will solve this inequality, which is a point inequality of first degree, in the same way we solve a first-degree equation, meaning - we isolate the variable on one side, by moving terms (and dividing both sides of the inequality by its coefficient if needed):

x+20x2 x+2\neq0 \\ \boxed{x\neq -2}

Therefore, the domain (definition domain) of the given expression is:

x2 x\neq -2

(This means that if we substitute for the variable x any number different from(2) (-2) the expression will remain well-defined),

Therefore, the correct answer is answer D.

Note:

In general - solving an inequality of this form, meaning, a non-linear, but point inequality - that uses the \neq sign and not the inequality signs: ,>,\hspace{2pt}<,\hspace{2pt}\geq,\hspace{2pt}\leq,\hspace{2pt} is identical in every aspect to an equation and therefore is solved in the same way and all rules used to solve an equation of any type are identical for it as well.

Answer

x2 x\neq-2

Exercise #8

Identify the field of application of the following fraction:

82+x \frac{8}{-2+x}

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's examine the following expression:

82+x \frac{8}{-2+x}

As we know, the only restriction that applies to division is division by 0, given that no number can be divided into 0 parts. Hence division by 0 is undefined.

Therefore, when we talk about a fraction, where the dividend (the number being divided) is in the numerator, and the divisor (the number we divide by) is in the denominator, the restriction applies only to the denominator, which must be different from 0,

In the given expression:

82+x \frac{8}{-2+x}

As stated, the restriction applies to the fraction's denominator only,

Therefore, in order for the given expression (the fraction - in this case) to be defined, we require that the expression in its denominator - does not equal zero, in other words:

2+x0 -2+x\neq0

We will solve this inequality, which is a point inequality of first degree, in the same way we solve a first-degree equation, meaning - we isolate the variable on one side, by moving terms (and dividing both sides of the inequality by its coefficient if needed):

2+x0x2 -2+x\neq0 \\ \boxed{x\neq 2}

Therefore, the domain (definition domain) of the given expression is:

x2 x\neq 2

(This means that if we substitute any number different from 2 2 for x, the expression will remain well-defined),

Therefore, the correct answer is answer C.

Note:

In a general form - solving an inequality of this form, meaning, a non-graphical, but point inequality - that uses the \neq sign and not the inequality signs: ,>,\hspace{2pt}<,\hspace{2pt}\geq,\hspace{2pt}\leq,\hspace{2pt} is identical in every way to an equation and therefore is solved in the same way and all rules used to solve an equation of any type are identical for it as well.

Answer

x2 x\neq2

Exercise #9

Identify the field of application of the following fraction:

713+x \frac{7}{13+x}

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's examine the given expression:

713+x \frac{7}{13+x}

As we know, the only restriction that applies to division is division by 0. Given that no number can be divided into 0 parts, division by 0 is undefined.

Therefore, when we talk about a fraction, where the dividend (the number being divided) is in the numerator, and the divisor (the number we divide by) is in the denominator, the restriction applies only to the denominator, which must be different from 0,

In the given expression:

713+x \frac{7}{13+x}

As stated, the restriction applies to the fraction's denominator only,

Therefore, in order for the given expression (the fraction - in this case) to be defined, we require that the expression in its denominator - does not equal zero, in other words:

13+x0 13+x\neq0

We will solve this inequality, which is a point inequality of first degree, in the same way we solve a first-degree equation, meaning - we isolate the variable on one side, by moving terms (and dividing both sides of the inequality by its coefficient if needed):

13+x0x13 13+x\neq0 \\ \boxed{x\neq -13}

Therefore, the domain (definition domain) of the given expression is:

x13 x\neq -13

(This means that if we substitute any number different from (13) (-13) for the variable x, the expression will remain well-defined),

Therefore, the correct answer is answer D.

Note:

In a general way - solving an inequality of this form, meaning, a non-linear, but point inequality - that uses the \neq sign and not the inequality signs: ,>,\hspace{2pt}<,\hspace{2pt}\geq,\hspace{2pt}\leq,\hspace{2pt} is identical in every way to an equation and therefore is solved in the same way and all rules used to solve an equation of any type are identical for it as well.

Answer

x13 x\neq-13

Exercise #10

Identify the field of application of the following fraction:

x+83x \frac{x+8}{3x}

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's examine the given expression:

x+83x \frac{x+8}{3x}

As we know, the only restriction that applies to division is division by 0. Given that no number can be divided into 0 parts, division by 0 is undefined.

Therefore, when we talk about a fraction, where the dividend (the number being divided) is in the numerator, and the divisor (the number we divide by) is in the denominator, the restriction applies only to the denominator, which must be different from 0,

In the given expression:

x+83x \frac{x+8}{3x}

As stated, the restriction applies to the fraction's denominator only,

Therefore, in order for the given expression (the fraction - in this case) to be defined, we require that the expression in its denominator - does not equal zero, in other words:

3x0 3x\neq0

We will solve this inequality, which is a point inequality of first degree, in the same way we solve a first-degree equation, meaning - we isolate the variable on one side, by moving terms (and dividing both sides of the inequality by its coefficient if needed):

3x0/:3x0 3x\neq0\hspace{6pt}\text{/}:3 \\ \boxed{x\neq 0}

Therefore, the domain (definition domain) of the given expression is:

x0 x\neq 0

(This means that if we substitute any number different from 0 0 for x, the expression will remain well-defined),

Therefore, the correct answer is answer A.

Note:

In a general form - solving an inequality of this form, meaning, a non-linear, but point inequality - which uses the \neq sign and not the inequality signs: ,>,\hspace{2pt}<,\hspace{2pt}\geq,\hspace{2pt}\leq,\hspace{2pt} is identical in every aspect to an equation and therefore is solved in the same way and all rules used to solve an equation of any type are identical for it as well.

Answer

x0 x\neq0

Exercise #11

22(2x1)=30 22(\frac{2}{x}-1)=30

What is the domain of the equation above?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To find the domain of the given function 22(2x1)=30 22\left(\frac{2}{x} - 1\right) = 30 , follow these steps:

  • Identify critical terms: The term 2x\frac{2}{x} is undefined when x=0 x = 0 because division by zero is undefined.
  • We need to exclude x=0 x = 0 from the domain to ensure the function remains defined.
  • The correct domain for the equation is all real numbers except x=0 x = 0 .

Thus, the domain of the equation is x0 x \neq 0 .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is x0 x \neq 0 .

Answer

x≠0

Exercise #12

What is the domain of the exercise?

5x+82x6=30 \frac{5x+8}{2x-6}=30

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To find the domain of the expression 5x+82x6=30\frac{5x+8}{2x-6} = 30, we need to identify values of xx that make the denominator of the fraction zero.

Step 1: Identify the denominator of the fraction, which is 2x62x - 6.

Step 2: Set the denominator equal to zero to find the values to exclude:

  • Solve the equation 2x6=02x - 6 = 0.
  • Add 6 to both sides: 2x=62x = 6.
  • Divide both sides by 2: x=3x = 3.

Therefore, x=3x = 3 is the value that makes the denominator zero, so it must be excluded from the domain.

Given the choices, the correct answer is x3x \neq 3.

Therefore, the domain of the expression is all real numbers except x=3x = 3.

This implies that the correct choice is:

x3 x \neq 3

Answer

x≠3

Exercise #13

x+y:32x+6=4 \frac{x+y:3}{2x+6}=4

What is the field of application of the equation?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps to find the domain:

  • Step 1: Recognize that the expression x+y:32x+6=4\frac{x+y:3}{2x+6}=4 involves a fraction. The denominator 2x+62x + 6 must not be zero, as division by zero is undefined.
  • Step 2: Set the denominator equal to zero and solve for xx to find the values that must be excluded: 2x+6=02x + 6 = 0.
  • Step 3: Solve 2x+6=02x + 6 = 0:
    • 2x+6=02x + 6 = 0
    • 2x=62x = -6
    • x=3x = -3
  • Step 4: Conclude that the domain of the function excludes x=3x = -3, meaning x3x \neq -3.

Thus, the domain of the given expression is all real numbers except x=3x = -3. This translates to:

x3 x\operatorname{\ne}-3

Answer

x3 x\operatorname{\ne}-3

Exercise #14

Select the field of application of the following fraction:

16+82x 16+\frac{8}{2x}

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To determine the domain of the expression 16+82x 16 + \frac{8}{2x} , we need to ensure the expression is defined by avoiding division by zero.

The crucial part of this fraction is the denominator, 2x 2x . A fraction is undefined when its denominator equals zero. Therefore, we set the denominator equal to zero and solve for x x :

  • Equation: 2x=0 2x = 0
  • Solution: x=0 x = 0

This means the expression is undefined when x=0 x = 0 . Hence, the domain of this expression is all real numbers except zero.

So, the domain of the expression is all x x such that x0 x \neq 0 .

The correct multiple-choice answer is:

x0 x \neq 0

Answer

x0 x\neq0

Exercise #15

Select the field of application of the following fraction:

8+3x+2 -8+\frac{3}{x+2}

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we must find the domain of the expression 8+3x+2-8+\frac{3}{x+2}.

The domain of an expression is the set of all real numbers that don't cause any division by zero.

Let's analyze the expression:
We have 3x+2\frac{3}{x+2} as part of the expression. The critical part is the denominator x+2x+2.

Step 1: Set the denominator equal to zero to find the value that makes the fraction undefined:
x+2=0 x + 2 = 0

Step 2: Solve the equation for xx:
Subtract 2 from both sides:
x=2 x = -2

This shows that the fraction is undefined when x=2x = -2. Therefore, 2-2 must be excluded from the domain.

Conclusion: The domain of 8+3x+2-8+\frac{3}{x+2} is all real numbers except 2-2.

Thus, the correct answer is: All numbers except (-2).

Answer

All numbers except (-2)

Topics learned in later sections

  1. Domain of a Function