Math Problem Statement

Find (f+g)(x) and (f-g)(x) using two functions given in each number.

  1. f(x)=3x+3 g(x)=-4x+1

Solution

To find (f+g)(x)(f+g)(x) and (fg)(x)(f-g)(x) using the functions f(x)=3x+3f(x) = 3x + 3 and g(x)=4x+1g(x) = -4x + 1, follow these steps:

1. Find (f+g)(x)(f+g)(x):

(f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)(f+g)(x) = f(x) + g(x) Substitute the given functions: (f+g)(x)=(3x+3)+(4x+1)(f+g)(x) = (3x + 3) + (-4x + 1) Combine like terms: (f+g)(x)=3x4x+3+1=x+4(f+g)(x) = 3x - 4x + 3 + 1 = -x + 4 So, (f+g)(x)=x+4(f+g)(x) = -x + 4

2. Find (fg)(x)(f-g)(x):

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)(f-g)(x) = f(x) - g(x) Substitute the given functions: (fg)(x)=(3x+3)(4x+1)(f-g)(x) = (3x + 3) - (-4x + 1) Distribute the negative sign: (fg)(x)=3x+3+4x1(f-g)(x) = 3x + 3 + 4x - 1 Combine like terms: (fg)(x)=3x+4x+31=7x+2(f-g)(x) = 3x + 4x + 3 - 1 = 7x + 2 So, (fg)(x)=7x+2(f-g)(x) = 7x + 2

Summary:

  • (f+g)(x)=x+4(f+g)(x) = -x + 4
  • (fg)(x)=7x+2(f-g)(x) = 7x + 2

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to further explore this topic:

  1. How would you find (f×g)(x)(f \times g)(x) using the same functions?
  2. What is the graph of (f+g)(x)(f+g)(x) and (fg)(x)(f-g)(x)?
  3. How do you find the domain and range of (f+g)(x)(f+g)(x) and (fg)(x)(f-g)(x)?
  4. What happens if you divide f(x)f(x) by g(x)g(x) and find fg(x)\frac{f}{g}(x)?
  5. Can you solve for the values of xx where (f+g)(x)=0(f+g)(x) = 0 and (fg)(x)=0(f-g)(x) = 0?

Tip: When combining functions, always simplify the expression by combining like terms to get the final result.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Addition and Subtraction of Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School