Question: What is the domain of this logarithmic function? { x | x > -4 }
1. The problem asks for the domain of the logarithmic function defined by the set $$\{ x \mid x > -4 \}$$.
2. Recall that the domain of a logarithmic function $$\log_b(x - h)$$ is all $$x$$ values such that the argument $$x - h > 0$$.
3. Here, the vertical asymptote is at $$x = -4$$, which means the argument inside the logarithm is zero at $$x = -4$$.
4. Therefore, the domain is all $$x$$ values greater than $$-4$$, written as $$\{ x \mid x > -4 \}$$.
5. This matches the given domain, confirming the function is defined for $$x > -4$$ only.
Final answer: The domain is $$\boxed{\{ x \mid x > -4 \}}$$.