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Find the maximal domain of an algebraic function

DIFFICULTYintro standard challenge exam

QUESTION TYPEMix of allChange

Linear denominator Linear square-root radicand NOWMix of allRecommended

Question 1 of 8

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Let \(f(u)\) be the function defined by

f(u)=\sqrt{\left(u-1\right)}

(a)1 mark

What domain restriction is contributed by the square-root radicand \(\left(u-1\right)\)?

u\in\left(1,\;\infty\right)

u\in\left[1,\;\infty\right)

(b)1 mark

Select the largest set of real inputs for which f is defined

u\in\left[1,\;\infty\right)

u\in\mathbb{R}

u\in\left(1,\;\infty\right)

u\in\left(-\infty,\;1\right]