Math Problem Statement
For the following exercises, evaluate the function at the indicated values: f(−3); f(2); f(−a); −f(a); f(a+h)
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f(x)=−2x2+3x
f(x)=2|3x−1|
Solution
Let's evaluate the functions step by step at the indicated values:
Exercise 5:
(a) :
Substitute into :
(b) :
Substitute into :
(c) :
Substitute into :
(d) :
First find by substituting into :
Now multiply by :
(e) :
Substitute into :
First expand :
Now substitute:
Distribute:
Thus:
Exercise 6:
(a) :
Substitute into :
(b) :
Substitute into :
(c) :
Substitute into :
(d) :
First find by substituting into :
Now multiply by :
(e) :
Substitute into :
Simplify inside the absolute value:
Final Answers Summary:
Exercise 5:
Exercise 6:
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Tip: Always distribute carefully when expanding squared binomials and keep track of signs!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Absolute Value Functions
Function Evaluation
Binomial Expansion
Formulas
f(x) = −2x^2 + 3x
f(x) = 2|3x−1|
Binomial expansion: (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2
Theorems
Properties of Absolute Value
Distributive Property
Exponentiation Rules
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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