Math Problem Statement

Here are two graphs representing functions f and g. Select all statements that are true about functions f and g: - f(0) > g(0) - There are two values of x where f(x) = g(x) - If g(x) = 15, then x = 1 - f(-3) > g(4)

Solution

Let's examine each statement based on the graph:

  1. f(0)>g(0)f(0) > g(0):
    At x=0x = 0, we need to compare the values of ff and gg. From the graph, f(0)=0f(0) = 0 (since it intersects the origin), and g(0)15g(0) \approx 15. Therefore, f(0)<g(0)f(0) < g(0), so this statement is false.

  2. There are two values of xx where f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x):
    By inspecting the intersections, ff and gg intersect at two points: one around x2x \approx -2 and another around x2x \approx 2. So, this statement is true.

  3. If g(x)=15g(x) = 15, then x=1x = 1:
    Checking where g(x)=15g(x) = 15, we observe that this occurs at both x=1x = 1 and x=3x = 3. Thus, the statement "If g(x)=15g(x) = 15, then x=1x = 1" is incomplete, as there’s another value where g(x)=15g(x) = 15. This statement is false.

  4. f(3)>g(4)f(-3) > g(4):
    At x=3x = -3, f(3)15f(-3) \approx 15, and at x=4x = 4, g(4)=0g(4) = 0. Therefore, f(3)>g(4)f(-3) > g(4), making this statement true.

Conclusion:

The correct statements are:

  • There are two values of xx where f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x)
  • f(3)>g(4)f(-3) > g(4)

Would you like more detailed explanations for each step?


Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What does it mean when two functions intersect at certain points on a graph?
  2. How can you determine function values at specific points without an equation?
  3. Why is the inequality f(0)>g(0)f(0) > g(0) false in this case?
  4. What method can be used to find all xx-values where f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x)?
  5. How would the answer change if f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) were altered?

Tip: When comparing function values, focus on the y-values at specific x-values for quick assessments.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Comparison
Graph Interpretation
Intersection of Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10