Math Problem Statement

Use the following function rule to find f(–4).

f(x)

 = 

2

x

 + 

2

x

2    + 

10

f(–4) = 

Solution

To find f(4)f(-4), we will substitute x=4x = -4 into the function rule for f(x)f(x):

f(x)=2x+2x2+10f(x) = 2x + 2x^2 + 10

Now, substitute x=4x = -4:

f(4)=2(4)+2(4)2+10f(-4) = 2(-4) + 2(-4)^2 + 10

Step-by-step calculation:

  1. 2(4)=82(-4) = -8
  2. (4)2=16(-4)^2 = 16, so 2(16)=322(16) = 32
  3. Finally, add 1010 to the result.

So,

f(4)=8+32+10=34f(-4) = -8 + 32 + 10 = 34

Thus, f(4)=34f(-4) = 34.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find f(5)f(5) for the same function rule?
  2. What is the general shape of the graph for this function?
  3. How would f(x)f(x) change if the +10+10 term were removed?
  4. How do you solve for f(x)=0f(x) = 0 in this equation?
  5. What would happen to f(x)f(x) if you multiplied the entire equation by a constant?

Tip: Always calculate exponents before performing multiplication or addition in function rules!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Evaluation
Polynomial Functions

Formulas

f(x) = ax + bx^2 + c

Theorems

Order of Operations (PEMDAS)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10