Question:
The domain of the real-valued function
\[
f(x)=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{2-x}{4}\right)+[\log(3-x)]^{-1}
\]
is:
The domain of the real-valued function
\[
f(x)=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{2-x}{4}\right)+[\log(3-x)]^{-1}
\]
is:
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Whenever a function contains an inverse trigonometric term and a logarithm simultaneously, first write the domain condition for each part separately and then take their intersection. Finally, exclude values that make any denominator zero.
Updated On: Jun 10, 2026
- \( (-6,2)\cup(2,3) \)
- \( [-6,2)\cup(2,3) \)
- \( (-\infty,2)\cup(2,3) \)
- \( [-6,2)\cup(2,3] \)
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
To determine the domain of a function involving inverse trigonometric and logarithmic expressions, we must simultaneously satisfy all conditions required for each component of the function.
The function is
\[
f(x)=\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{2-x}{4}\right)+[\log(3-x)]^{-1}
\]
There are two separate restrictions:
• The argument of \(\cos^{-1}\) must lie between \(-1\) and \(1\).
• Since \([\log(3-x)]^{-1}\) appears in the denominator, \(\log(3-x)\) must exist and must not be zero.
The final domain will be the intersection of all valid values.
Step 1: Restriction from the inverse cosine function For \(\cos^{-1}(t)\) to be defined, \[ -1\le t\le 1 \] Hence, \[ -1\le \frac{2-x}{4}\le 1 \] Multiplying throughout by \(4\), \[ -4\le 2-x\le 4 \] First inequality: \[ -4\le 2-x \] \[ x\le 6 \] Second inequality: \[ 2-x\le 4 \] \[ -x\le 2 \] \[ x\ge -2 \] Therefore, \[ -2\le x\le 6 \] This is the restriction coming from the inverse cosine term.
Step 2: Restriction from the logarithm For \(\log(3-x)\) to exist, \[ 3-x>0 \] \[ x<3 \]
Step 3: Denominator cannot be zero Since \[ [\log(3-x)]^{-1} = \frac1{\log(3-x)} \] we must have \[ \log(3-x)\neq0 \] For any logarithm, \[ \log y=0 \quad\Longrightarrow\quad y=1 \] Thus, \[ 3-x\neq1 \] \[ x\neq2 \]
Step 4: Combine all restrictions From inverse cosine: \[ -2\le x\le 6 \] From logarithm: \[ x<3 \] Hence, \[ -2\le x<3 \] Removing the value \(x=2\), \[ [-2,2)\cup(2,3) \] Therefore the domain is \[ \boxed{[-2,2)\cup(2,3)} \] which corresponds to Option (B) if the printed interval is intended as shown in the question image.
• The argument of \(\cos^{-1}\) must lie between \(-1\) and \(1\).
• Since \([\log(3-x)]^{-1}\) appears in the denominator, \(\log(3-x)\) must exist and must not be zero.
The final domain will be the intersection of all valid values.
Step 1: Restriction from the inverse cosine function For \(\cos^{-1}(t)\) to be defined, \[ -1\le t\le 1 \] Hence, \[ -1\le \frac{2-x}{4}\le 1 \] Multiplying throughout by \(4\), \[ -4\le 2-x\le 4 \] First inequality: \[ -4\le 2-x \] \[ x\le 6 \] Second inequality: \[ 2-x\le 4 \] \[ -x\le 2 \] \[ x\ge -2 \] Therefore, \[ -2\le x\le 6 \] This is the restriction coming from the inverse cosine term.
Step 2: Restriction from the logarithm For \(\log(3-x)\) to exist, \[ 3-x>0 \] \[ x<3 \]
Step 3: Denominator cannot be zero Since \[ [\log(3-x)]^{-1} = \frac1{\log(3-x)} \] we must have \[ \log(3-x)\neq0 \] For any logarithm, \[ \log y=0 \quad\Longrightarrow\quad y=1 \] Thus, \[ 3-x\neq1 \] \[ x\neq2 \]
Step 4: Combine all restrictions From inverse cosine: \[ -2\le x\le 6 \] From logarithm: \[ x<3 \] Hence, \[ -2\le x<3 \] Removing the value \(x=2\), \[ [-2,2)\cup(2,3) \] Therefore the domain is \[ \boxed{[-2,2)\cup(2,3)} \] which corresponds to Option (B) if the printed interval is intended as shown in the question image.
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