Math Problem Statement

g(t) = - 3 * 3 ^ (- t - 2) find g(- 3)

Solution

We are given the function:

g(t)=33(t2)g(t) = -3 \cdot 3^{(-t - 2)}

We are tasked with finding g(3)g(-3). To do this, we substitute t=3t = -3 into the function:

g(3)=33((3)2)g(-3) = -3 \cdot 3^{(-(-3) - 2)}

First, simplify the exponent:

(3)2=32=1-(-3) - 2 = 3 - 2 = 1

Now substitute this back into the expression:

g(3)=331=33=9g(-3) = -3 \cdot 3^1 = -3 \cdot 3 = -9

Thus, the value of g(3)g(-3) is:

g(3)=9g(-3) = -9

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would the function change if we modified the base of the exponent from 3 to another number?
  2. Can you find g(2)g(2) using the same function?
  3. What happens to the function as tt \to \infty?
  4. How does the negative sign outside the function affect the graph of g(t)g(t)?
  5. Can you rewrite the function in a logarithmic form?

Tip: Always simplify the exponent before applying powers to avoid mistakes in calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Substitution
Simplification

Formulas

g(t) = -3 * 3^(-t - 2)

Theorems

Laws of Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10