Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the function f

at the indicated values. f(x)=4|3x−1| f(-3),f(2),f(-a),-f(a),f(a+h)

Solution

We are given the function:

f(x)=43x1f(x) = 4 \left| 3x - 1 \right|

Now, let's evaluate the function at the given values.

1. f(3)f(-3)

f(3)=43(3)1=491=410=4(10)=40f(-3) = 4 \left| 3(-3) - 1 \right| = 4 \left| -9 - 1 \right| = 4 \left| -10 \right| = 4(10) = 40

2. f(2)f(2)

f(2)=43(2)1=461=45=4(5)=20f(2) = 4 \left| 3(2) - 1 \right| = 4 \left| 6 - 1 \right| = 4 \left| 5 \right| = 4(5) = 20

3. f(a)f(-a)

f(a)=43(a)1=43a1=4(3a+1)=4(3a+1)f(-a) = 4 \left| 3(-a) - 1 \right| = 4 \left| -3a - 1 \right| = 4 \left| -(3a + 1) \right| = 4(3a + 1) (Since the absolute value of a negative expression is the same as the positive counterpart.)

4. f(a)-f(a)

f(a)=(43a1)=43a1-f(a) = -\left( 4 \left| 3a - 1 \right| \right) = -4 \left| 3a - 1 \right|

5. f(a+h)f(a + h)

f(a+h)=43(a+h)1=43a+3h1f(a + h) = 4 \left| 3(a + h) - 1 \right| = 4 \left| 3a + 3h - 1 \right|

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Here are 5 related questions to extend this topic:

  1. What happens to f(x)f(x) as xx \to \infty?
  2. How does the function f(x)f(x) change if we replace | \cdot | with \cdot?
  3. What is the minimum value of f(x)f(x)?
  4. How would you find the inverse of the function f(x)f(x)?
  5. How does the function behave when xx is negative compared to when xx is positive?

Tip: When dealing with absolute value functions, always consider breaking the expression into cases based on where the expression inside the absolute value becomes positive or negative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Absolute Value Functions
Function Evaluation

Formulas

f(x) = 4|3x - 1|
f(-a) = 4|-(3a + 1)| = 4(3a + 1)
-f(a) = -4|3a - 1|
f(a + h) = 4|3a + 3h - 1|

Theorems

Absolute Value Property: |x| = x if x ≥ 0, |x| = -x if x < 0

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11