Math Problem Statement

Complete the table given that g(x) = f(-x), using the provided f(x) values.

Solution

We are given that g(x)=f(x)g(x) = f(-x), and we need to use this information to complete the table.

The function g(x)g(x) is essentially the reflection of f(x)f(x) across the yy-axis. So, to find g(x)g(x), we look at f(x)f(-x). Here's how we'll proceed:

Steps:

  1. Take the given value of xx for g(x)g(x).
  2. Find the corresponding value of x-x.
  3. Look up f(x)f(-x) in the table to get the value of g(x)g(x).

Table from image:

  • f(x)f(x) values for corresponding xx:
    • f(15)=4f(15) = -4
    • f(8)=9f(-8) = -9
    • f(10)=8f(-10) = 8
    • f(11)=6f(11) = -6

Solution:

Now, we'll use g(x)=f(x)g(x) = f(-x) to fill the table.

For each value of xx in the lower table, we'll use g(x)=f(x)g(x) = f(-x):

  • When x=15x = 15, g(15)=f(15)g(15) = f(-15) (but we don't have f(15)f(-15) in the table, so this value remains unknown).
  • When x=8x = -8, g(8)=f(8)g(-8) = f(8) (again, f(8)f(8) is unknown from the given table).
  • When x=10x = -10, g(10)=f(10)g(-10) = f(10) (we don't have f(10)f(10)).
  • When x=11x = 11, g(11)=f(11)g(11) = f(-11) (similarly, f(11)f(-11) is not provided).

It seems there are missing f(x)f(x) values for the reflected xx-values needed to complete the lower table. Therefore, without the values of f(x)f(x) for these negative inputs, I can't fully complete the table.

Would you like to attempt to infer the missing values, or should I help with a different method? Let me know!


Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. What is the difference between even and odd functions in terms of their symmetry?
  2. How can we graphically interpret the function g(x)=f(x)g(x) = f(-x)?
  3. What happens to a function when it is reflected across the y-axis?
  4. How would you verify if a function is even or odd using its algebraic expression?
  5. Can a function be both even and odd? Why or why not?

Tip: Always check for patterns or symmetries in functions when transforming them, as it often simplifies problem-solving.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Reflection
Inverse Input

Formulas

g(x) = f(-x)

Theorems

Reflection across the y-axis

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12