The specifications for manufacturing a steel rod stipulate that the length must be 8.225 ± 0.125 inches.
This means that the minimum length must not be 0.125 inches less than 8.225 inches and the maximum length must not be 0.125 inches greater than 8.225 inches.
to use integers for certain problems and equation on math, i can also use it for future use in life in case i need it, Its very helpful to learn since it isnt that complicated nor hard, its just a good skill to keep in mind as a student.
A square root can only use positive numbers, otherwise it becomes imaginary. A function needs to be real to output real values. Therefore, the domain is everything from 0 onwards.