Math Problem Statement

f(x)={

(x−2)

2

−9

6

for x

=4

1

1

for x=4

1

1

Find , f, of, 4

Find f(4)

Solution

To find f(4)f(4), let's examine the function definition.

The function f(x)f(x) is defined as:

\begin{cases} \frac{(x-2)^2 - 9}{6} & \text{for } x \neq 4 \\ \frac{1}{11} & \text{for } x = 4 \end{cases}$$ Since we need to find $$f(4)$$, we apply the rule for when $$x = 4$$: $$f(4) = \frac{1}{11}$$ So, the answer is: $$f(4) = \frac{1}{11}$$ Would you like more details on this, or do you have any further questions? Here are some related questions for further practice: 1. How would you find $$f(x)$$ for values of $$x \neq 4$$? 2. Can you simplify the expression $$\frac{(x-2)^2 - 9}{6}$$? 3. What is the limit of $$f(x)$$ as $$x$$ approaches 4? 4. How would the function change if $$f(4)$$ were defined differently? 5. What is the derivative of $$f(x)$$ for $$x \neq 4$$? **Tip:** Piecewise functions are defined with different expressions based on the value of $$x$$; pay careful attention to which part of the definition applies to the value you’re given.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Piecewise Functions
Function Evaluation

Formulas

f(x) = (x-2)^2 - 9 / 6 for x ≠ 4
f(x) = 1/11 for x = 4

Theorems

Piecewise Function Evaluation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11