Math Problem Statement

Find f + g, f - g, fg and f/g. Determine the domain for each function. f(x) = 3x^2 + 3x - 18, g(x) = x - 2. What is (f + g)(x)? (Simplify your answer. Do not factor.)

Solution

Let's first find (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x) using the given functions:

  • f(x)=3x2+3x18f(x) = 3x^2 + 3x - 18
  • g(x)=x2g(x) = x - 2

The sum of the functions is:

(f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)=(3x2+3x18)+(x2)(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x) = (3x^2 + 3x - 18) + (x - 2)

Now, let's combine like terms:

(f+g)(x)=3x2+3x+x182(f + g)(x) = 3x^2 + 3x + x - 18 - 2

(f+g)(x)=3x2+4x20(f + g)(x) = 3x^2 + 4x - 20

Therefore, the answer is:

(f+g)(x)=3x2+4x20(f + g)(x) = 3x^2 + 4x - 20


Would you like to explore the other parts of the question, such as fgf - g, fgfg, or fg\frac{f}{g}, or their domains?

Here are five related questions for you to consider:

  1. What is (fg)(x)(f - g)(x) for the given functions?
  2. How do we find (fg)(x)(fg)(x), the product of the two functions?
  3. What are the restrictions on the domain when calculating fg(x)\frac{f}{g}(x)?
  4. How do you determine the domain of a sum of functions like f+gf + g?
  5. Can you solve f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x) to find where the two functions intersect?

Tip: When adding or subtracting functions, always combine like terms carefully to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Polynomial Addition

Formulas

(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
Combining like terms

Theorems

Addition of Functions Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12