Math Problem Statement

Find (g/f)(3) given g(a) = 3a + 2 and f(a) = 2a - 4

Solution

To solve the problem, we need to find (gf)(3)\left(\frac{g}{f}\right)(3), which means finding the value of g(3)f(3)\frac{g(3)}{f(3)}.

Given:

  • g(a)=3a+2g(a) = 3a + 2
  • f(a)=2a4f(a) = 2a - 4

Step 1: Calculate g(3)g(3)

Substitute a=3a = 3 into the function g(a)g(a):

g(3)=3(3)+2=9+2=11g(3) = 3(3) + 2 = 9 + 2 = 11

Step 2: Calculate f(3)f(3)

Substitute a=3a = 3 into the function f(a)f(a):

f(3)=2(3)4=64=2f(3) = 2(3) - 4 = 6 - 4 = 2

Step 3: Calculate g(3)f(3)\frac{g(3)}{f(3)}

g(3)f(3)=112\frac{g(3)}{f(3)} = \frac{11}{2}

So, the value of (gf)(3)\left(\frac{g}{f}\right)(3) is 112\frac{11}{2} or 5.5.


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Related Questions:

  1. What is the domain of the function g(a)f(a)\frac{g(a)}{f(a)}?
  2. How would the answer change if g(a)g(a) and f(a)f(a) were different?
  3. Can you find the value of (fg)(3)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(3)?
  4. What are the intercepts of the function g(a)=3a+2g(a) = 3a + 2?
  5. How do you find the inverse of f(a)=2a4f(a) = 2a - 4?

Tip:

When working with functions, always substitute carefully to avoid simple calculation errors, especially when dealing with fractions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Evaluation
Division of Functions

Formulas

g(a) = 3a + 2
f(a) = 2a - 4
(g/f)(a) = g(a) / f(a)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10