Math Problem Statement

Given that g(x) = x^2, find the following: a) g(1), b) g(-2), c) g(-x), d) g(2y), e) g(1+h).

Solution

We are given that g(x)=x2g(x) = x^2. Let's solve each part:

a) g(1)g(1)

g(1)=12=1g(1) = 1^2 = 1

b) g(2)g(-2)

g(2)=(2)2=4g(-2) = (-2)^2 = 4

c) g(x)g(-x)

g(x)=(x)2=x2g(-x) = (-x)^2 = x^2

d) g(2y)g(2y)

g(2y)=(2y)2=4y2g(2y) = (2y)^2 = 4y^2

e) g(1+h)g(1+h)

g(1+h)=(1+h)2=12+2(1)(h)+h2=1+2h+h2g(1+h) = (1+h)^2 = 1^2 + 2(1)(h) + h^2 = 1 + 2h + h^2

If you have any questions or need further details, feel free to ask! Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the derivative of g(x)=x2g(x) = x^2?
  2. How does g(x)g(-x) compare to g(x)g(x) in general?
  3. Can you find g(a+b)g(a+b) for arbitrary constants aa and bb?
  4. What happens to the function g(x)=x2g(x) = x^2 as xx \to \infty?
  5. Can you find g(x2)g(x^2) for any given xx?

Tip: Always remember that squaring a negative value results in a positive number, as in part c where g(x)=g(x)g(-x) = g(x).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Algebra
Quadratic functions

Formulas

g(x) = x^2

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10