Math Problem Statement

If f(x) = 2x2 − x + 3, find the following f(a + h)

Solution

To find f(a+h)f(a + h) for the function f(x)=2x2x+3f(x) = 2x^2 - x + 3, you substitute a+ha + h for xx in the function:

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

Now, let's expand and simplify it:

  1. Expand (a+h)2(a + h)^2: (a+h)2=a2+2ah+h2(a + h)^2 = a^2 + 2ah + h^2

  2. Substitute this into the function: f(a+h)=2(a2+2ah+h2)(a+h)+3f(a + h) = 2(a^2 + 2ah + h^2) - (a + h) + 3

  3. Distribute the 2: f(a+h)=2a2+4ah+2h2ah+3f(a + h) = 2a^2 + 4ah + 2h^2 - a - h + 3

So the final expression for f(a+h)f(a + h) is:

f(a+h)=2a2+4ah+2h2ah+3f(a + h) = 2a^2 + 4ah + 2h^2 - a - h + 3

Would you like to go over any particular details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the value of f(2)f(2) if f(x)=2x2x+3f(x) = 2x^2 - x + 3?
  2. How would you find f(a)+f(h)f(a) + f(h) for the same function?
  3. What is the derivative of f(x)=2x2x+3f(x) = 2x^2 - x + 3?
  4. How does the value of hh affect the expression f(a+h)f(a + h)?
  5. What is the second derivative of the function f(x)=2x2x+3f(x) = 2x^2 - x + 3?

Tip: When substituting expressions into functions, always expand and simplify to ensure clarity in your results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Quadratic Functions
Expanding Binomials

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12