Math Problem Statement

Find (f + g)(x) where f(x) = 3x^3 - 2x^2 + 4x - 5 and g(x) = 6x - 7.

Solution

To solve this, we need to find (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x), which is the sum of the functions f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x).

The two functions are:

f(x)=3x32x2+4x5f(x) = 3x^3 - 2x^2 + 4x - 5 g(x)=6x7g(x) = 6x - 7

Now, add them together term by term:

(f+g)(x)=(3x32x2+4x5)+(6x7)(f + g)(x) = (3x^3 - 2x^2 + 4x - 5) + (6x - 7)

Combine like terms:

(f+g)(x)=3x32x2+(4x+6x)+(57)(f + g)(x) = 3x^3 - 2x^2 + (4x + 6x) + (-5 - 7) (f+g)(x)=3x32x2+10x12(f + g)(x) = 3x^3 - 2x^2 + 10x - 12

Thus, the correct expression for (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x) is:

(f+g)(x)=3x32x2+10x12(f + g)(x) = 3x^3 - 2x^2 + 10x - 12

Now, looking at the multiple-choice options, the correct answer is Option B.

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Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you subtract g(x)g(x) from f(x)f(x)?
  2. What is f(x)+2g(x)f(x) + 2g(x)?
  3. How do you find the derivative of f(x)+g(x)f(x) + g(x)?
  4. What is the integral of f(x)+g(x)f(x) + g(x)?
  5. How do you determine if f(x)+g(x)f(x) + g(x) has any real roots?

Tip: When combining functions, always ensure you combine like terms correctly (terms with the same degree of xx).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomials
Function Addition
Algebra

Formulas

(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
Combine like terms of polynomials

Theorems

Associative Property of Addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12