Math Problem Statement

Given the functions f, of, x, equals, 5, x, to the power 4f(x)=5x4 and g, of, x, equals, 6, dot, 3, to the power xg(x)=6⋅3x, which of the following statements is true?

Solution

Given the functions f(x)=5x4f(x) = 5x^4 and g(x)=63xg(x) = 6 \cdot 3^x, let's analyze the given options:

Understanding the Functions:

  1. f(x)=5x4f(x) = 5x^4:

    • This is a polynomial function of degree 4. As xx increases, f(x)f(x) grows rapidly, particularly for large positive or negative values of xx.
  2. g(x)=63xg(x) = 6 \cdot 3^x:

    • This is an exponential function with base 3. Exponential functions grow much faster than polynomial functions as xx increases.

Comparing Growth Rates:

  • Exponential functions like g(x)=63xg(x) = 6 \cdot 3^x tend to grow faster than polynomial functions like f(x)=5x4f(x) = 5x^4 as xx becomes large.

Possible True Statements:

  1. f(x)>g(x)f(x) > g(x) for all xx.
  2. f(x)<g(x)f(x) < g(x) for all xx.
  3. f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x) for some xx.
  4. f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x) for all xx.
  5. f(x)>g(x)f(x) > g(x) for large xx.
  6. g(x)>f(x)g(x) > f(x) for large xx.

Evaluation:

  • For large values of xx, g(x)=63xg(x) = 6 \cdot 3^x will eventually outgrow f(x)=5x4f(x) = 5x^4, because exponential growth outpaces polynomial growth.

Therefore, the true statement is:

  • g(x)>f(x)g(x) > f(x) for large xx.

Would you like more details on this comparison or have any questions? Here are five related questions:

  1. How do polynomial and exponential functions compare in growth rate?
  2. What is the general form of an exponential function?
  3. Can a polynomial ever outgrow an exponential function for any value of xx?
  4. What happens to f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) as xx approaches infinity?
  5. How can you determine when f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x) for specific values of xx?

Tip: When comparing different types of functions, always consider their long-term behavior, particularly as xx approaches infinity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomial Functions
Exponential Functions
Comparative Growth Rates

Formulas

f(x) = 5x^4
g(x) = 6 ⋅ 3^x

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School