Math Problem Statement

P(x)= x+3 then p(x)+ p(-x)

Solution

Given the function P(x)=x+3P(x) = x + 3, we are asked to find P(x)+P(x)P(x) + P(-x).

  1. First, we evaluate P(x)P(x): P(x)=x+3P(x) = x + 3

  2. Now, evaluate P(x)P(-x): P(x)=(x)+3=x+3P(-x) = (-x) + 3 = -x + 3

  3. Next, add P(x)P(x) and P(x)P(-x): P(x)+P(x)=(x+3)+(x+3)P(x) + P(-x) = (x + 3) + (-x + 3) Simplifying the expression: P(x)+P(x)=xx+3+3=6P(x) + P(-x) = x - x + 3 + 3 = 6

Thus, P(x)+P(x)=6P(x) + P(-x) = 6.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. What would P(x)+P(x)P(x) + P(-x) be if P(x)=x2+3P(x) = x^2 + 3?
  2. How does P(x)+P(x)P(x) + P(-x) behave for odd and even functions?
  3. Can you generalize P(x)+P(x)P(x) + P(-x) for any linear function?
  4. What happens if we subtract P(x)P(-x) from P(x)P(x)?
  5. How would the result change if P(x)=x3+3P(x) = x^3 + 3?

Tip: When adding functions like P(x)+P(x)P(x) + P(-x), look for symmetry in the function to simplify calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Functions
Function Evaluation

Formulas

P(x) = x + 3
P(-x) = -x + 3
P(x) + P(-x) = 6

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8