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The domain of the function \(f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{x}{1+x}}\) is \(\ldots\)

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Need x/(1+x) >= 0 and x != -1. Use the sign chart.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • \((-\infty ,-1)\cup [0,\infty )\)
  • \((-\infty ,-1]\cup [0,\infty )\)
  • \((-\infty ,-1)\cap [0,\infty )\)
  • all R
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Convert to a product inequality:
$\dfrac{x}{1+x} \ge 0$ is the same as $x(1+x) \ge 0$, provided $x \ne -1$.

Step 2: Solve the quadratic inequality:
$x(x+1) \ge 0$ has roots $0$ and $-1$ and opens upward, so it holds for $x \le -1$ or $x \ge 0$.

Step 3: Remove the bad point:
At $x = -1$ the denominator of the original fraction is zero, so exclude it. The domain is $(-\infty,-1)\cup[0,\infty)$.
This is option (A).

Final Answer:
Option (A). \[ \boxed{(-\infty,-1)\cup[0,\infty) \text{ (A)}} \]
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