What is the domain?

The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values for which the function is defined. In other words, it is the set of all values that the independent variable can take on.

The domain of a function is often specified by using interval notation. For example, the domain of the function f(x) = x^2 is (-∞, ∞), which means that the function is defined for all real numbers.

The domain of a function can also be specified by using set-builder notation. For example, the domain of the function f(x) = 1/x is {x | x ≠ 0}, which means that the function is defined for all real numbers except for 0.

The domain of a function is important because it tells you what values you can input into the function. If you input a value that is not in the domain, the function will be undefined.