To determine the domain and range of the function [tex]\( f(x) = -\log(5-x) + 9 \)[/tex], let's analyze the function step-by-step:
### Domain
1. The function involves a logarithmic term [tex]\(\log(5-x)\)[/tex]. The logarithmic function [tex]\(\log(z)\)[/tex] is defined only for positive arguments [tex]\(z > 0\)[/tex].
2. Hence, the argument of the logarithm, [tex]\(5 - x\)[/tex], must be positive:
[tex]\[
5 - x > 0
\][/tex]
3. Solving this inequality for [tex]\(x\)[/tex], we get:
[tex]\[
x < 5
\][/tex]
So, the domain of the function [tex]\(f(x)\)[/tex] is all [tex]\(x\)[/tex] such that [tex]\(x < 5\)[/tex].
### Range
1. To determine the range, consider the behavior of the function [tex]\(f(x) = -\log(5-x) + 9\)[/tex].
2. For [tex]\(x\)[/tex] approaching 5 from the left ([tex]\(x \to 5^-\)[/tex]), the argument [tex]\(5 - x \to 0^+\)[/tex]. The logarithm of a value approaching zero from the positive side goes to negative infinity ([tex]\(\log(5-x) \to -\infty\)[/tex]).
3. Hence,
[tex]\[
-\log(5-x) \to +\infty
\][/tex]
Then, adding 9:
[tex]\[
-\log(5-x) + 9 \to +\infty
\][/tex]
This indicates that the function can attain large values as [tex]\(x\)[/tex] approaches 5 from the left.
4. For smaller values of [tex]\(x\)[/tex], as [tex]\(x\)[/tex] decreases from 5 (i.e., [tex]\( x \to -\infty \)[/tex]), [tex]\(5 - x\)[/tex] grows larger, and [tex]\(\log(5-x)\)[/tex] increases. For sufficiently large [tex]\(5 - x\)[/tex], [tex]\(\log(5-x)\)[/tex] is positive, and so [tex]\(-\log(5-x)\)[/tex] becomes negative. This implies [tex]\( -\log(5-x) + 9 < 9\)[/tex].
5. Specifically, when [tex]\(x\)[/tex] approaches [tex]\(-\infty\)[/tex], [tex]\(\log(5 - x)\)[/tex] approaches [tex]\(\log(+\infty) = +\infty\)[/tex], thus:
[tex]\[
-\log(5-x) \to -\infty
\][/tex]
6. Hence,
[tex]\[
-\log(5-x) + 9 \to 9
\][/tex]
This means the function value approaches 9 from below as [tex]\(x\)[/tex] decreases without end.
Thus, the smallest value [tex]\(f(x)\)[/tex] can approach is 9, and there is no upper bound on [tex]\(f(x)\)[/tex]. Therefore, the range of [tex]\(f(x)\)[/tex] is [tex]\( y \geq 9 \)[/tex].
In conclusion:
- The domain is [tex]\( x < 5 \)[/tex].
- The range is [tex]\( y \geq 9 \)[/tex].
So, the correct answers are:
Domain: [tex]\( x < 5 \)[/tex]
Range: [tex]\( y \geq 9 \)[/tex]
