Math Problem Statement

Find \(\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x)\) if \(f(x) = x^2 + x + 1\) and \(g(x) = -x^2 - x - 1\).

Solution

To solve for (fg)(x)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x) given f(x)=x2+x+1f(x) = x^2 + x + 1 and g(x)=x2x1g(x) = -x^2 - x - 1, let's proceed with the following steps:

  1. Define the function fg(x)\frac{f}{g}(x): fg(x)=f(x)g(x)\frac{f}{g}(x) = \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} Substitute f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x): f(x)g(x)=x2+x+1x2x1\frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \frac{x^2 + x + 1}{-x^2 - x - 1}

  2. Simplify the expression: Notice that f(x)=g(x)f(x) = -g(x) because g(x)=(x2+x+1)g(x) = - (x^2 + x + 1). Therefore, we can rewrite the fraction as: f(x)g(x)=x2+x+1(x2+x+1)=1\frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \frac{x^2 + x + 1}{- (x^2 + x + 1)} = -1

  3. Conclusion: Since fg(x)=1\frac{f}{g}(x) = -1 for all xx, the correct answer is: fg(x)=1\frac{f}{g}(x) = -1

Thus, the answer is:

  • Option C: (fg)(x)=1\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x) = -1

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you find fg(x)\frac{f}{g}(x) if f(x)=x2+2x+1f(x) = x^2 + 2x + 1 and g(x)=(x2+2x+1)g(x) = -(x^2 + 2x + 1)?
  2. What is the result of fg(x)\frac{f}{g}(x) if f(x)=x2+x+2f(x) = x^2 + x + 2 and g(x)=x2x2g(x) = -x^2 - x - 2?
  3. Can you generalize a rule for fg(x)\frac{f}{g}(x) when f(x)=h(x)f(x) = h(x) and g(x)=h(x)g(x) = -h(x)?
  4. How would you simplify fg(x)\frac{f}{g}(x) if f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) were polynomials that differed only by a constant factor?
  5. If f(x)=2x2+3x+4f(x) = 2x^2 + 3x + 4 and g(x)=2x23x4g(x) = -2x^2 - 3x - 4, what would fg(x)\frac{f}{g}(x) simplify to?

Tip: Always look for a possible relationship or factor between functions in the numerator and denominator before proceeding with division, as it may simplify your work.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function division
Simplifying expressions
Algebra

Formulas

\(\frac{f}{g}(x) = \frac{f(x)}{g(x)}\)

Theorems

Function equality and negation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12