Math Problem Statement

evaluate the indicated function for f(x)=xraise to power2+1 and g(x)=x-4 question:(f/g)(-1)-g(3) divide the result f(x) and g(x) together not one by one

Solution

We are given two functions:

f(x)=x2+1f(x) = x^2 + 1 g(x)=x4g(x) = x - 4

The problem asks to evaluate (f/g)(1)g(3)(f/g)(-1) - g(3), where f/gf/g represents the division of the functions f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) together.

Step 1: Calculate (f/g)(x)(f/g)(x)

We divide the two functions: f(x)g(x)=x2+1x4\frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \frac{x^2 + 1}{x - 4}

Step 2: Evaluate (f/g)(1)(f/g)(-1)

Substitute x=1x = -1 into the expression f(x)g(x)\frac{f(x)}{g(x)}:

f(1)=(1)2+1=1+1=2f(-1) = (-1)^2 + 1 = 1 + 1 = 2 g(1)=14=5g(-1) = -1 - 4 = -5

Thus, [ (f/g)(-1) = \frac{2}{-5} = -\frac{2}{5} \

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Functions
Function Evaluation

Formulas

f(x) = x^2 + 1
g(x) = x - 4
(f/g)(x) = (x^2 + 1) / (x - 4)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11