SOLUTION: Determine the domain of the following functions. Use interval notation to express your answer. m(n)=(5 +n)^(1/2) thanks!

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Question 1000156: Determine the domain of the following functions. Use interval notation to express your answer.
m(n)=(5 +n)^(1/2)
thanks!

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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The domain are all allowable values for the independent variable..usually that's x, but here it is the n...
From
m(n)=(5+n)^(1/2)
we know we cannot take the square root of a negative number so that
5+n >= 0
n >= -5
[-5, infinity)