Math Problem Statement

Find (f + g)(x) given f(x) = 7x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x - 6 and g(x) = -2x^2 + 7x - 6.

Solution

We are given two functions, f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x), and we need to find (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x), which means adding the two functions together.

Given:

f(x)=7x33x2+4x6f(x) = 7x^3 - 3x^2 + 4x - 6 g(x)=2x2+7x6g(x) = -2x^2 + 7x - 6

To find:

(f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)

Step-by-step addition:

  1. Start by adding the cubic terms: f(x)f(x) has a cubic term 7x37x^3, and g(x)g(x) has no cubic term. 7x37x^3

  2. Now, add the quadratic terms: f(x)f(x) has 3x2-3x^2, and g(x)g(x) has 2x2-2x^2. 3x2+(2x2)=5x2-3x^2 + (-2x^2) = -5x^2

  3. Next, add the linear terms: f(x)f(x) has 4x4x, and g(x)g(x) has 7x7x. 4x+7x=11x4x + 7x = 11x

  4. Finally, add the constant terms: both functions have 6-6. 6+(6)=12-6 + (-6) = -12

Therefore, the sum (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x) is:

(f+g)(x)=7x35x2+11x12(f + g)(x) = 7x^3 - 5x^2 + 11x - 12

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the difference (fg)(x)(f - g)(x)?
  2. How would you find (fg)(x)(f \cdot g)(x), the product of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x)?
  3. How do you find the derivative of (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x)?
  4. What is the value of (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x) at a specific point, say x=1x = 1?
  5. How would you graph (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x)?

Tip: When adding or subtracting polynomials, always combine like terms (terms with the same power of xx).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Functions
Addition of Functions
Algebra

Formulas

(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)

Theorems

Polynomial Addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12