Math Problem Statement

Given f(x)=2x^2+4x-3, find the f(2a+3)

Solution

To find f(2a+3)f(2a+3) for the function f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3, we need to substitute 2a+32a + 3 for xx in the function.

Given: f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3

Now, we substitute 2a+32a + 3 in place of xx:

f(2a+3)=2(2a+3)2+4(2a+3)3f(2a+3) = 2(2a+3)^2 + 4(2a+3) - 3

First, let's expand (2a+3)2(2a + 3)^2:

(2a+3)2=(2a+3)(2a+3)=4a2+12a+9(2a + 3)^2 = (2a + 3)(2a + 3) = 4a^2 + 12a + 9

Now substitute this back into the function:

f(2a+3)=2(4a2+12a+9)+4(2a+3)3f(2a+3) = 2(4a^2 + 12a + 9) + 4(2a + 3) - 3

Distribute the 2 and the 4:

f(2a+3)=8a2+24a+18+8a+123f(2a+3) = 8a^2 + 24a + 18 + 8a + 12 - 3

Combine like terms:

f(2a+3)=8a2+32a+27f(2a+3) = 8a^2 + 32a + 27

Therefore, the function f(2a+3)f(2a+3) is:

f(2a+3)=8a2+32a+27f(2a+3) = 8a^2 + 32a + 27

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Here are some related questions that expand on this topic:

  1. How do you find the derivative of f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3?
  2. What is the vertex of the parabola given by f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3?
  3. How do you determine the roots of f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3?
  4. Can you find the integral of f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3?
  5. What is the axis of symmetry for the function f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3?
  6. How do you complete the square for the function f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3?
  7. What is the range of the function f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3?
  8. How do you graph the function f(x)=2x2+4x3f(x) = 2x^2 + 4x - 3?

Tip: When substituting variables, always ensure you simplify each step carefully to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Functions

Formulas

Quadratic function formula f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12