Math Problem Statement

If f(x) = 8x2 − x + 8 and h ≠ 0, find the following and simplify. (a)
f(x + h)

Solution

To find f(x+h)f(x + h) given that f(x)=8x2x+8f(x) = 8x^2 - x + 8, we will substitute x+hx + h into the function f(x)f(x) in place of xx.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Substitute x+hx + h into f(x)f(x):

    f(x+h)=8(x+h)2(x+h)+8f(x + h) = 8(x + h)^2 - (x + h) + 8

  2. Expand (x+h)2(x + h)^2:

    (x+h)2=x2+2xh+h2(x + h)^2 = x^2 + 2xh + h^2

    Therefore,

    f(x+h)=8(x2+2xh+h2)(x+h)+8f(x + h) = 8(x^2 + 2xh + h^2) - (x + h) + 8

  3. Distribute the 8 across the terms inside the parentheses:

    f(x+h)=8x2+16xh+8h2xh+8f(x + h) = 8x^2 + 16xh + 8h^2 - x - h + 8

  4. Combine like terms:

    Since there are no further like terms to combine, the expression simplifies to:

    f(x+h)=8x2+16xh+8h2xh+8f(x + h) = 8x^2 + 16xh + 8h^2 - x - h + 8

Thus, the simplified form of f(x+h)f(x + h) is:

8x2+16xh+8h2xh+8\boxed{8x^2 + 16xh + 8h^2 - x - h + 8}

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Relative Questions:

  1. How would you find f(x)+f(h)f(x) + f(h) for the same function?
  2. What is the value of f(x)f'(x) using the derivative of the given function?
  3. How does f(x+h)f(x)f(x+h) - f(x) simplify in this case?
  4. What is the difference between the original function and its derivative?
  5. How do the terms involving hh disappear when finding the derivative using the definition?

Tip:

When substituting expressions like x+hx + h into a function, always ensure you carefully expand and simplify each term to avoid any mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function composition
Quadratic equations
Expanding algebraic expressions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12