Math Problem Statement

Given f(x) = (3x - 1)/2 and g(x) = 4x - 3, evaluate f(-1).

Solution

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Given: f(x)=3x12andg(x)=4x3,f(x) = \frac{3x - 1}{2} \quad \text{and} \quad g(x) = 4x - 3, Evaluate f(1)f(-1).

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Identify f(x)f(x): The function f(x)f(x) is given as: f(x)=3x12.f(x) = \frac{3x - 1}{2}.

  2. Substitute x=1x = -1 into f(x)f(x): f(1)=3(1)12.f(-1) = \frac{3(-1) - 1}{2}.

  3. Simplify the numerator: 3(1)1=31=4.3(-1) - 1 = -3 - 1 = -4.

  4. Divide by 2: f(1)=42=2.f(-1) = \frac{-4}{2} = -2.

Final Answer:

f(1)=2.f(-1) = -2.

Let me know if you have questions or want more details. Here are five related questions for practice:

  1. Evaluate g(1)g(-1) using the function g(x)=4x3g(x) = 4x - 3.
  2. Solve for xx if f(x)=0f(x) = 0.
  3. Solve for xx if g(x)=0g(x) = 0.
  4. Combine f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) to form f(g(x))f(g(x)) and evaluate f(g(1))f(g(-1)).
  5. Determine if f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) are inverses of each other.

Tip: Always double-check your substitution to avoid calculation errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Substitution
Simplification

Formulas

f(x) = (3x - 1)/2

Theorems

Basic Algebraic Operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10