Math Problem Statement

Answer the questions below based on the graph of the quadratic function f, of, xf(x) and a table of selected values of the quadratic function g, of, x, .g(x)

Answer the questions below based on the graph of the quadratic function \( f(x) \) and a table of selected values of the quadratic function \( g(x) \).

Solution

Thank you for sharing the graph and table. I will go through the details of each function f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) based on the provided information. Here’s what we can infer from each component:

Observations about the Graph of f(x)f(x):

  1. The function f(x)f(x) shown in the graph appears to be a quadratic function due to its parabolic shape.
  2. The parabola opens upward, indicating that the leading coefficient of the quadratic function is positive.
  3. The vertex of f(x)f(x) seems to be located at approximately (1,4)(-1, -4), which suggests that the minimum value of f(x)f(x) occurs at x=1x = -1.
  4. The axis of symmetry for the graph is likely x=1x = -1.
  5. The function appears symmetric about this axis, as expected for a quadratic function.

Observations about the Table for g(x)g(x):

The table provides values of g(x)g(x) for specific xx-values. We can analyze these values to understand the function g(x)g(x).

xxg(x)g(x)
-335
-221
-111
05
13
25
311
  1. The values in the table suggest that g(x)g(x) also represents a quadratic function because the outputs (values of g(x)g(x)) follow a parabolic trend.
  2. The smallest value of g(x)g(x) occurs at x=1x = 1, with g(1)=3g(1) = 3. This indicates that the vertex of g(x)g(x) is likely at x=1x = 1.
  3. The values are symmetric around x=1x = 1, which is a common feature of quadratic functions centered at their vertex.
  4. Based on the table, g(x)g(x) also appears to be an upward-opening parabola, similar to f(x)f(x).

Questions

Based on the graph and table, please answer the following questions:

  1. What is the minimum value of f(x)f(x) according to the graph?
  2. What is the vertex of the function g(x)g(x) based on the table?
  3. Do f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) have the same vertex?
  4. At which points do f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) share the same xx-values for corresponding yy-values?
  5. Is the symmetry of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) about their respective vertices consistent?

Tip:

When analyzing quadratic functions, identifying the vertex is crucial, as it reveals the function's maximum or minimum point and helps understand the symmetry of the function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Graphs
Symmetry

Formulas

Quadratic function formula: \( f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c \)
Axis of symmetry formula: \( x = -\frac{b}{2a} \)

Theorems

Properties of quadratic functions
Symmetry of parabolas

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11