What is the domain of #sqrt(4-x^2)#?

2 Answers
Apr 19, 2018

#color(blue)([-2,2]#

Explanation:

If:

#sqrt(4-x^2)# is defined only for real numbers then:

#4-x^2>= 0#

#x^2<= 4#

#x<=2#

#x>=-2#

#:.#

Domain:

#[-2,2]#

Apr 19, 2018

#-2 <= x <= 2#

Explanation:

The square roots are only defined when the expression under the square root is non-negative.

#4 - x^2 >=0#
#|x| <= 2#
#-2 <= x <= 2#