Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the functions f(x), g(x), and h(x) for specific values and use the results to find the correct 4-letter code.

Solution

Let's solve each function and evaluate the expressions in the puzzle step by step:

Given functions:

  1. f(x)=2x28f(x) = 2x^2 - 8
  2. h(x)=3x10h(x) = 3x - 10
  3. g(x)=2x3+xg(x) = -2x^3 + x

Step 1: Evaluate f(3)f(-3)

f(x)=2x28f(x) = 2x^2 - 8 Substitute x=3x = -3: f(3)=2(3)28=2(9)8=188=10f(-3) = 2(-3)^2 - 8 = 2(9) - 8 = 18 - 8 = 10

Step 2: Evaluate g(3)g(-3)

g(x)=2x3+xg(x) = -2x^3 + x Substitute x=3x = -3: g(3)=2(3)3+(3)=2(27)3=543=51g(-3) = -2(-3)^3 + (-3) = -2(-27) - 3 = 54 - 3 = 51

Step 3: Evaluate h(8)h(-8)

h(x)=3x10h(x) = 3x - 10 Substitute x=8x = -8: h(8)=3(8)10=2410=34h(-8) = 3(-8) - 10 = -24 - 10 = -34

Step 4: Evaluate g(2)g(2)

g(x)=2x3+xg(x) = -2x^3 + x Substitute x=2x = 2: g(2)=2(2)3+2=2(8)+2=16+2=14g(2) = -2(2)^3 + 2 = -2(8) + 2 = -16 + 2 = -14

Final Results:

  1. f(3)=10f(-3) = 10
  2. g(3)=51g(-3) = 51
  3. h(8)=34h(-8) = -34
  4. g(2)=14g(2) = -14

The corresponding numbers are: I, A, E, G.

The 4-letter code is: IAEG.


Do you want any more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions you might consider:

  1. What happens if x=0x = 0 for each function?
  2. How does each function behave as xx \to \infty?
  3. Can we find the roots of f(x)=0f(x) = 0?
  4. What type of function is g(x)g(x) and how does its degree affect its shape?
  5. What are the domains and ranges of each function?

Tip: Always double-check your arithmetic when substituting values to avoid small mistakes!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomial Functions
Linear Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 2x^2 - 8
h(x) = 3x - 10
g(x) = -2x^3 + x

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10