Math Problem Statement

Let g(x) be the function defined by g(x) = -x^2 + 6x. Find g(a + h), g(-a), g(√a), a + g(a), and 1/g(a).

Solution

The problem in the image asks you to find several values based on the function g(x)=x2+6xg(x) = -x^2 + 6x. The specific values to calculate are:

  1. g(a+h)g(a + h)
  2. g(a)g(-a)
  3. g(a)g(\sqrt{a})
  4. a+g(a)a + g(a)
  5. 1g(a)\frac{1}{g(a)}

Let's go step-by-step through each part:

1. g(a+h)g(a + h)

To find g(a+h)g(a + h), substitute a+ha + h for xx in the function g(x)=x2+6xg(x) = -x^2 + 6x:

g(a+h)=(a+h)2+6(a+h)g(a + h) = -(a + h)^2 + 6(a + h) Now expand: g(a+h)=(a2+2ah+h2)+6a+6hg(a + h) = -(a^2 + 2ah + h^2) + 6a + 6h g(a+h)=a22ahh2+6a+6hg(a + h) = -a^2 - 2ah - h^2 + 6a + 6h

2. g(a)g(-a)

Substitute a-a for xx:

g(a)=(a)2+6(a)g(-a) = -(-a)^2 + 6(-a) g(a)=a26ag(-a) = -a^2 - 6a

3. g(a)g(\sqrt{a})

Substitute a\sqrt{a} for xx:

g(a)=(a)2+6ag(\sqrt{a}) = -(\sqrt{a})^2 + 6\sqrt{a} g(a)=a+6ag(\sqrt{a}) = -a + 6\sqrt{a}

4. a+g(a)a + g(a)

First, find g(a)g(a) by substituting aa for xx:

g(a)=a2+6ag(a) = -a^2 + 6a Now add aa to this result: a+g(a)=a+(a2+6a)=a2+7aa + g(a) = a + (-a^2 + 6a) = -a^2 + 7a

5. 1g(a)\frac{1}{g(a)}

Using the expression for g(a)g(a) from the previous step: 1g(a)=1a2+6a\frac{1}{g(a)} = \frac{1}{-a^2 + 6a}

These are the general expressions. To get the final numerical answers, you would need the specific value of aa and hh.

Let me know if you want further clarifications or if you have a specific value for aa and hh to proceed with the final answers.

Here are some related questions to extend the concept:

  1. How do you find the derivative of g(x)g(x)?
  2. What is the vertex of the quadratic function g(x)=x2+6xg(x) = -x^2 + 6x?
  3. How does g(a+h)g(a + h) relate to the concept of limits and derivatives?
  4. How would you solve for g(x)=0g(x) = 0?
  5. Can you rewrite g(x)g(x) in vertex form?

Tip: Always simplify each expression step-by-step and look for patterns when evaluating functions with variables.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions

Formulas

g(x) = -x^2 + 6x
g(a + h) = -(a + h)^2 + 6(a + h)
g(-a) = -(-a)^2 + 6(-a)
g(√a) = -(√a)^2 + 6√a
a + g(a) = a + (-a^2 + 6a)
1/g(a) = 1/(-a^2 + 6a)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12