In Exercises 21-26, find the indicated function values for...

In Exercises $21-26,$ find the indicated function values for each function. If necessary, round to two decimal places. If the function value is not a real number and does not exist, so state.
$f(x)=\sqrt{x-2} ; \quad f(18), f(3), f(2), f(-2)$

Key Concepts

Radical Functions

Radical functions involve roots such as square roots, and they have inherent restrictions on their domains because operations like extracting a square root are only defined for nonnegative numbers in the set of real numbers. Understanding these constraints helps in determining when a function value exists as a real number.

Rounding and Approximation

Rounding and approximation are techniques used to simplify numerical results so that they are easier to interpret or compare, especially when dealing with irrational numbers or results that extend to many decimal places. Rounding to a specified number of decimal places, such as two decimal places, is a common practice to maintain consistency in numerical results.

Function Evaluation

Function evaluation is the process of substituting a given input into a function and calculating the result. This fundamental concept allows you to determine the output of a function for specific input values, which is essential for understanding and analyzing the behavior of various mathematical functions.

Domain of a Function

The domain of a function refers to the set of all possible input values for which the function is defined. For functions involving operations like square roots, the input must satisfy certain conditions (for example, the radicand must be nonnegative in the case of real numbers) to ensure that the function produces a real output.

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