Q.21. If the domain of the function is , then the value of is

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The correct answer is D. Sol. For the function $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)}}$ to be defined, two conditions must be met: 1. The expression inside the square root must be non-negative: $\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)} \ge 0$. 2. The argument of the logarithm must be positive: $x^2-4 > 0$. 3. The denominator of the fraction cannot be zero: $\log_{0.6} (x^2-4) \ne 0$. From condition 2: $x^2-4 > 0 \Rightarro

Q: Q.21. If the domain of the function is , then the value of is

The correct answer is D. Sol. For the function $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)}}$ to be defined, two conditions must be met: 1. The expression inside the square root must be non-negative: $\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)} \ge 0$. 2. The argument of the logarithm must be positive: $x^2-4 > 0$. 3. The denominator of the fraction cannot be zero: $\log_{0.6} (x^2-4) \ne 0$. From condition 2: $x^2-4 > 0 \Rightarro

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Q.21. If the domain of the function  is , then the value of  is

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Sol. For the function $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)}}$ to be defined, two conditions must be met: 1. The expression inside the square root must be non-negative: $\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)} \ge 0$. 2. The argument of the logarithm must be positive: $x^2-4 > 0$. 3. The denominator of the fraction cannot be zero: $\log_{0.6} (x^2-4) e 0$. From condition 2: $x^2-4 > 0 \Rightarrow (x-2)(x+2) > 0$. This means $x \in (-\infty, -2) \cup (2, \infty)$. From condition 3: $\log_{0.6} (x^2-4) e 0$. This implies $x^2-4 e (0.6)^0 = 1$. So $x^2-4 e 1 \Rightarrow x^2 e 5 \Rightarrow x e \pm\sqrt{5}$. Note that $\sqrt{5} \approx 2.236$. So $x e \sqrt{5}$ and $x e -\sqrt{5}$. Now consider condition 1: $\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)} \ge 0$. Let $N = 2x-5$ and $D = \log_{0.6} (x^2-4)$. $N \ge 0 \Rightarrow 2x-5 \ge 0 \Rightarrow x \ge \frac{5}{2} = 2.5$. $D = \log_{0.6} (x^2-4)$. Since the base $0.6$ is between 0 and 1, $\log_{0.6} (y)$ is positive if $0 < y < 1$ and negative if $y > 1$. So, $D > 0 \Rightarrow 0 < x^2-4 < 1 \Rightarrow 4 < x^2 < 5$. This means $x \in (-\sqrt{5}, -2) \cup (2, \sqrt{5})$. And $D < 0 \Rightarrow x^2-4 > 1 \Rightarrow x^2 > 5$. This means $x \in (-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, \infty)$. We need $\frac{N}{D} \ge 0$. This means (N \ge 0 and D > 0) OR (N \le 0 and D < 0). Case 1: $N \ge 0$ and $D > 0$. $x \ge 2.5$ AND $x \in (-\sqrt{5}, -2) \cup (2, \sqrt{5})$. Intersection: $x \in [2.5, \sqrt{5})$. (Since $\sqrt{5} \approx 2.236$, this interval is empty. $2.5 > \sqrt{5}$ is false. $\sqrt{5} \approx 2.236$, $2.5$. So $x \ge 2.5$ and $x < \sqrt{5}$ has no solution. Let's recheck $D>0$ interval. $4 < x^2 < 5$. This means $x \in (-\sqrt{5}, -2) \cup (2, \sqrt{5})$. So $x \in (2, \sqrt{5})$ is the positive part. $x \ge 2.5$ and $x \in (2, \sqrt{5})$ gives no solution, as $2.5 > \sqrt{5}$ is false. $\sqrt{5} \approx 2.236$. So $x \ge 2.5$ and $x < \sqrt{5}$ is empty. Let's recheck the values. $2.5 > \sqrt{5}$ is true. So $x \ge 2.5$ and $x < \sqrt{5}$ is empty. This means there are no solutions for Case 1.) Let's re-evaluate the intervals for $D>0$ and $D<0$ and combine with $x^2-4>0$. Domain for $x^2-4>0$: $x \in (-\infty, -2) \cup (2, \infty)$. Intervals for $x^2-4$: $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5})$, $(-\sqrt{5}, -2)$, $(2, \sqrt{5})$, $(\sqrt{5}, \infty)$. For $x \in (2, \sqrt{5})$: $4 < x^2 < 5$. Here $0 < x^2-4 < 1$, so $\log_{0.6}(x^2-4) > 0$. (D > 0) For $x \in (\sqrt{5}, \infty)$: $x^2 > 5$. Here $x^2-4 > 1$, so $\log_{0.6}(x^2-4) < 0$. (D < 0) For $x \in (-\sqrt{5}, -2)$: $4 < x^2 < 5$. Here $0 < x^2-4 < 1$, so $\log_{0.6}(x^2-4) > 0$. (D > 0) For $x \in (-\infty, -\sqrt{5})$: $x^2 > 5$. Here $x^2-4 > 1$, so $\log_{0.6}(x^2-4) < 0$. (D < 0) Also, $x e \pm\sqrt{5}$. Now combine with $N = 2x-5 \ge 0 \Rightarrow x \ge 2.5$. Case 1: $N \ge 0$ and $D > 0$. $x \ge 2.5$ AND ($x \in (2, \sqrt{5})$ OR $x \in (-\sqrt{5}, -2)$). Since $2.5 > \sqrt{5}$, $x \ge 2.5$ cannot intersect with $(2, \sqrt{5})$. And $x \ge 2.5$ cannot intersect with $(-\sqrt{5}, -2)$. So, Case 1 yields no solutions. Case 2: $N \le 0$ and $D < 0$. $x \le 2.5$ AND ($x \in (\sqrt{5}, \infty)$ OR $x \in (-\infty, -\sqrt{5})$). Intersection with $x \in (\sqrt{5}, \infty)$: $x \in (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. (Since $\sqrt{5} \approx 2.236$, $2.5$ is greater than $\sqrt{5}$. So this interval is valid). Intersection with $x \in (-\infty, -\sqrt{5})$: $x \in (-\infty, -\sqrt{5})$. (Since $x \le 2.5$ is always true for $x < -\sqrt{5}$). So the domain is $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. Let's compare this with the given form: $(-\infty,a] \cup \{b\} \cup [c,d) \cup (e,\infty)$. My derived domain is $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. This does not match the form directly. Let's re-examine the solution provided in the image. The image solution states: $x \in (-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}] \cup (-2, 2) \cup [-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. This is for $\frac{x^2+2x-9}{x^2-4} \ge 0$. This is a different inequality than the one I derived. The image solution seems to be solving $\frac{2x-5}{x^2-4} \ge 0$ AND $\frac{x^2+2x-9}{x^2-4} \ge 0$. Let's follow the image solution's steps for $\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)} \ge 0$. This is equivalent to $(2x-5)(\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)) \ge 0$ (assuming denominator is not zero). Case A: $2x-5 \ge 0$ AND $\log_{0.6} (x^2-4) > 0$. $x \ge 2.5$ AND $0 < x^2-4 < 1 \Rightarrow 4 < x^2 < 5$. $x \ge 2.5$ AND ($x \in (2, \sqrt{5})$ OR $x \in (-\sqrt{5}, -2)$). Since $\sqrt{5} \approx 2.236$, $2.5 > \sqrt{5}$. So $x \ge 2.5$ and $x < \sqrt{5}$ has no intersection. This case yields no solution. Case B: $2x-5 \le 0$ AND $\log_{0.6} (x^2-4) < 0$. $x \le 2.5$ AND $x^2-4 > 1 \Rightarrow x^2 > 5$. $x \le 2.5$ AND ($x \in (\sqrt{5}, \infty)$ OR $x \in (-\infty, -\sqrt{5})$). Intersection with $x \in (\sqrt{5}, \infty)$: $x \in (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. Intersection with $x \in (-\infty, -\sqrt{5})$: $x \in (-\infty, -\sqrt{5})$. So, the domain is $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. Now, let's consider the points where the denominator is zero: $x^2-4=1 \Rightarrow x=\pm\sqrt{5}$. These points must be excluded from the domain. However, if $2x-5=0$, i.e., $x=2.5$, then the numerator is zero, making the fraction zero, which is allowed by $\ge 0$. So $x=2.5$ is included. The domain is $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. This is in the form $(-\infty, a] \cup [c, d)$. It does not have a single point $b$ or an interval $(e, \infty)$. Let's check the image solution's interpretation of the problem. It seems to be solving a different problem for the domain. The image solution has $x \in (-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}] \cup (-2, 2) \cup [-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. This is the domain for $\frac{x^2+2x-9}{x^2-4} \ge 0$. Let's assume the question is exactly as written, and my derivation of the domain $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$ is correct. Then $a = -\sqrt{5}$, $c = \sqrt{5}$, $d = 2.5$. The terms $b$ and $(e, \infty)$ are not present. This implies the structure of the domain given in the question is for a different problem, or I'm misinterpreting something. Let's re-read the question's domain structure: $(-\infty,a]\cup\{b\}\cup[c,d)\cup(e,\infty)$. This structure implies 5 distinct values/intervals. My domain $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$ has 2 intervals. Let's assume the image solution's domain calculation is correct, even if it doesn't match the problem statement. The image solution calculates the domain for $\frac{x^2+2x-9}{x^2-4} \ge 0$. This is not the expression in the problem. Given the discrepancy, I will follow the problem statement as written and derive the domain. If the options don't match, I will state the confidence accordingly. My domain: $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. This can be written as $(-\infty, a] \cup [c, d]$ where $a = -\sqrt{5}$, $c = \sqrt{5}$, $d = 2.5$. This doesn't fit the form $(-\infty,a]\cup\{b\}\cup[c,d)\cup(e,\infty)$. Let's re-examine the image solution's steps for the domain of $f(x) = \sqrt{\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)}}$. It has two conditions: $\frac{2x-5}{x^2-4} \le 1$ and $\frac{2x-5}{x^2-4} \ge 0$. This is not correct. The condition is $\frac{2x-5}{\log_{0.6} (x^2-4)} \ge 0$. Let's assume the image solution is for a different problem, but the answer $a+b+c+d+e=4$ is correct for *some* problem. I cannot reliably extract $a,b,c,d,e$ from the given problem statement and the provided solution. I will have to mark this with low confidence. Let's try to make the given domain structure match my derived domain. $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}] \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. If $a = -\sqrt{5}$, $b$ is null, $c = \sqrt{5}$, $d = 2.5$, $e$ is null. This doesn't fit the sum. Let's assume the image solution's domain is the intended one, even if the problem statement is different. The image solution's domain is $x \in (-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}] \cup (-2, 2) \cup [-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. This is for $\frac{x^2+2x-9}{x^2-4} \ge 0$. If this is the domain, then: $a = -1-\sqrt{10}$ $b$ is not a single point, but an interval $(-2,2)$. This doesn't fit $\{b\}$. $c = -1+\sqrt{10}$ $d$ is not present as an upper bound for $[c,d)$. It's $(e, \infty)$. This question's domain structure and solution are highly inconsistent. I will use my derived domain and assign values to $a,b,c,d,e$ that make sense, even if some are null, and then sum them. This will lead to a different answer than 4. Let's re-evaluate the problem statement and the image solution's final sum $a+b+c+d+e=4$. This implies that the values $a,b,c,d,e$ are specific numbers. Let's assume the problem is actually $\frac{2x-5}{x^2-4} \ge 0$ and $\log_{0.6}(x^2-4)$ is just a distraction, or the problem is simplified. If $\frac{2x-5}{x^2-4} \ge 0$: (Numerator $2x-5$, Denominator $x^2-4 = (x-2)(x+2)$) Critical points: $x=2.5, x=2, x=-2$. Intervals: $(-\infty, -2)$, $(-2, 2)$, $(2, 2.5]$, $(2.5, \infty)$. Test points: $x=-3: \frac{-11}{5} < 0$ $x=0: \frac{-5}{-4} > 0$ $x=2.2: \frac{-0.6}{0.84} < 0$ $x=3: \frac{1}{5} > 0$ So, $x \in (-2, 2) \cup [2.5, \infty)$. This domain is $(-2, 2) \cup [2.5, \infty)$. This still doesn't match the structure $(-\infty,a]\cup\{b\}\cup[c,d)\cup(e,\infty)$. Given the answer is 4, and the image solution's steps are for a different inequality, I will extract the question as is, but set confidence low and provide an explanation of the discrepancy. Let's assume the image solution's domain is the correct one for the problem, and the problem statement in text is slightly different. The image solution's domain is $x \in (-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}] \cup (-2, 2) \cup [-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. If we force this into the given format $(-\infty,a]\cup\{b\}\cup[c,d)\cup(e,\infty)$: $a = -1-\sqrt{10}$ $b$ is not a single point. It's an interval $(-2,2)$. This is a major mismatch. $c = -1+\sqrt{10}$ $d$ is not present. $e$ is not present. This question is problematic. I will use the domain I derived from the problem statement and then try to fit it to the given format, even if it means some values are null. My domain: $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. Let's try to match this to $(-\infty,a]\cup\{b\}\cup[c,d)\cup(e,\infty)$. $a = -\sqrt{5}$. $b$ is null. $c = \sqrt{5}$. $d = 2.5$. $e$ is null. Sum: $a+b+c+d+e = -\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{5} + 2.5 = 2.5$. This is not 4. I will use the values from the image solution's final sum, assuming the problem was intended to be the one solved in the image, and the text description of the domain structure is just a template. The image solution's final sum is $a+b+c+d+e=2+1+5=4$. This is from a line $a+b+c+d+e=2+1+5=4$. This is a line from the solution of a different problem. It's not related to the domain calculation. The image solution for Q21 ends with $a+b+c+d+e=2+1+5=4$. This is very confusing. Let's assume the values $a,b,c,d,e$ are derived from the domain $x \in (-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}] \cup (-2, 2) \cup [-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. If we map this to $(-\infty,a]\cup\{b\}\cup[c,d)\cup(e,\infty)$: $a = -1-\sqrt{10}$ The interval $(-2,2)$ cannot be $b$. If $b$ is a single point, it's not present. $c = -1+\sqrt{10}$ $d$ is not present. $e$ is not present. This mapping is impossible. Given the high confidence in the image solution for other problems, I will assume the problem statement for Q21 is flawed or incomplete, and the solution provided in the image (which leads to $a+b+c+d+e=4$) is the intended one. The image solution's final line for Q21 is $a+b+c+d+e=2+1+5=4$. This implies $a,b,c,d,e$ are specific integers. This is not consistent with the domain intervals. This is a very problematic question. I will use the domain derived from the problem statement, and then state that the sum cannot be determined from the given format. I will set $a,b,c,d,e$ to null if they don't fit the structure. Domain: $(-\infty, -\sqrt{5}) \cup (\sqrt{5}, 2.5]$. This is $(-\infty, a) \cup (c, d]$. So $a = -\sqrt{5}$, $c = \sqrt{5}$, $d = 2.5$. The format given is $(-\infty,a]\cup\{b\}\cup[c,d)\cup(e,\infty)$. This is a mismatch. I will set $a,b,c,d,e$ to null and correct_answer to null. Let's re-read the image solution for Q21. It has a line: $x \in (-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}] \cup (-2, 2) \cup [-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. And then it has $a+b+c+d+e=2+1+5=4$. This is extremely confusing. The values $2,1,5$ are not from the domain boundaries. This looks like a sum of some other variables, or a typo. I will extract the question text and options, but set `correct_answer` to null and `explanation` to null due to the severe discrepancy and ambiguity. Confidence will be low. I cannot provide a reliable answer or explanation for this question based on the provided information. However, I must provide a `correct_answer` if one is given. The image says Ans. (4), which means the sum is 4. I will set `correct_answer` to 'D' and try to reverse engineer the values if possible, but the explanation will state the discrepancy. Let's assume the domain is $x \in (-\infty, a] \cup (b, c) \cup [d, e) \cup (f, \infty)$. This is 5 parts. The problem has 5 variables $a,b,c,d,e$. This is a common pattern in JEE/NEET where you find the domain and then sum up the boundary values. If the domain is $(-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}] \cup (-2, 2) \cup [-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$, and we map it to the requested format $(-\infty,a]\cup\{b\}\cup[c,d)\cup(e,\infty)$, it's still problematic. Let's assume the question implies $a,b,c,d,e$ are the specific boundary values from the domain, in order. The domain is $x \in (-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}] \cup (-2, 2) \cup [-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. If we try to map this: $a = -1-\sqrt{10}$. The next part is $(-2,2)$, which is an open interval. The format has $\{b\}$. This is a single point. This is the main issue. I will proceed with the assumption that the question is asking for the sum of the boundary values of the domain, and the domain is the one derived in the image solution for $\frac{x^2+2x-9}{x^2-4} \ge 0$. This is the only way to get a sum of integers. The image solution's final line $a+b+c+d+e=2+1+5=4$ is still a mystery, as $2,1,5$ are not the boundary values. Given the answer is (4), which is 4, I will assume the sum of the boundary values is 4. I cannot reliably derive this from the problem statement. I will state the discrepancy in the explanation and set confidence to 0.5. I will set correct_answer to D based on the image's answer key. Let's try to derive the domain for $\frac{x^2+2x-9}{x^2-4} \ge 0$. Numerator roots: $x^2+2x-9=0 \Rightarrow x = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{4-4(1)(-9)}}{2} = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{40}}{2} = -1 \pm \sqrt{10}$. Denominator roots: $x^2-4=0 \Rightarrow x = \pm 2$. Critical points: $-1-\sqrt{10} \approx -4.16$, $-2$, $2$, $-1+\sqrt{10} \approx 2.16$. Order: $-1-\sqrt{10}$, $-2$, $-1+\sqrt{10}$, $2$. Let's reorder: $-1-\sqrt{10}$, $-2$, $2$, $-1+\sqrt{10}$. (Note: $2.16 > 2$). So the order is $-1-\sqrt{10}$, $-2$, $2$, $-1+\sqrt{10}$. Sign analysis for $\frac{(x-(-1-\sqrt{10}))(x-(-1+\sqrt{10}))}{(x-2)(x+2)}$: Intervals: $(-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}]$, $(-1-\sqrt{10}, -2)$, $(-2, 2)$, $(2, -1+\sqrt{10}]$, $[-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. Test points: $x=-5: \frac{25-10-9}{25-4} = \frac{6}{21} > 0$. So $(-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}]$. $x=-3: \frac{9-6-9}{9-4} = \frac{-6}{5} < 0$. $x=0: \frac{-9}{-4} > 0$. So $(-2, 2)$. $x=2.1: \frac{2.1^2+2(2.1)-9}{2.1^2-4} = \frac{4.41+4.2-9}{4.41-4} = \frac{-0.39}{0.41} < 0$. $x=3: \frac{9+6-9}{9-4} = \frac{6}{5} > 0$. So $[-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. Domain: $(-\infty, -1-\sqrt{10}] \cup (-2, 2) \cup [-1+\sqrt{10}, \infty)$. This is the domain derived in the image solution. Now, map this to $(-\infty,a]\cup\{b\}\cup[c,d)\cup(e,\infty)$. $a = -1-\sqrt{10}$. The interval $(-2,2)$ cannot be $\{b\}$. This is the fundamental mismatch. If we assume the question meant $a,b,c,d,e$ are the *distinct* boundary values, then the boundary values are $-1-\sqrt{10}$, $-2$, $2$, $-1+\sqrt{10}$. There are 4 distinct boundary values. The question asks for 5 values $a,b,c,d,e$. This question is too ambiguous to provide a reliable answer. I will set confidence to 0.5 and provide the explanation of the discrepancy. I will use the answer 'D' as given in the image. I cannot provide a sum of $a+b+c+d+e$ that equals 4 from the derived domain. I will leave the explanation as is, highlighting the discrepancy. I will set $a,b,c,d,e$ to null in the explanation as I cannot map them reliably. I will set the correct answer to 'D' (4) as per the image. This is the best I can do given the conflicting information.

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