The domain is {x | x is a real number, x < -7 or x > 2) in set builder notation. or (-∞, -7) U (2, ∞) in interval notation. Note: You don't need to put "x is not -7". Be sure to use only "<" and ">" Be sure NOT to use either "≦" or "≧". Also (-7,2) is NOT included in the domain. Edwin