CPM Homework Help : INT1 Problem 5-120

Describe the domain of each function or sequence below. .

The function $f(x) = 3x − 5$ .
Hint (a):
The domain is any value of $x$ that yields a real number value for $y$ .

The sequence $t(n) = 3n − 5$ .
Hint (b):
Keep in mind that this is a sequence, not a function.
Answer (b):
$1, 2, 3...$

The function $f(x) = \frac { 5 } { x }$ .
Hint (c):
Can $5$ be divided by any number?
Answer (c):
$x$ cannot equal zero.

The sequence $t(n) = \frac { 5 } { n }$ .
Hint (d):
Keep in mind that this is a sequence, not a function.

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