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Which value of x is in the domain of f(x) = Vx - 7

A. x = 8
B. X=-3
C. X = 6
D. x = 0

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Final answer:

The correct value of x that is in the domain of the function f(x) = √x - 7 is x = 8, since it is the only option given that does not result in a negative number under the square root, ensuring it is part of the domain of the function.

Step-by-step explanation:

The value of x that is in the domain of the function f(x) = √x - 7 must make the expression under the square root non-negative since the square root of a negative number is not defined in the set of real numbers. In other words, we are looking for a value of x where x - 7 ≥ 0.

When we apply this to the given options, we find:

Option A: x = 8 makes 8 - 7 = 1, which is non-negative.

Option B: x = -3 makes -3 - 7 = -10, which is negative and therefore not in the domain.

Option C: x = 6 makes 6 - 7 = -1, which is negative and therefore not in the domain.

Option D: x = 0 makes 0 - 7 = -7, which is negative and therefore not in the domain.

Therefore, the correct value of x in the domain of this function is x = 8 (Option A).

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