Math Problem Statement

determine (f+g)(4) when f(x) =x^2-3 and g(x)=6/x-2

Solution

To determine (f+g)(4)(f+g)(4), we need to add the values of f(4)f(4) and g(4)g(4).

We are given the functions:

  • f(x)=x23f(x) = x^2 - 3
  • g(x)=6x2g(x) = \frac{6}{x} - 2

Step 1: Calculate f(4)f(4)

f(4)=423=163=13f(4) = 4^2 - 3 = 16 - 3 = 13

Step 2: Calculate g(4)g(4)

g(4)=642=1.52=0.5g(4) = \frac{6}{4} - 2 = 1.5 - 2 = -0.5

Step 3: Add f(4)f(4) and g(4)g(4)

(f+g)(4)=f(4)+g(4)=13+(0.5)=12.5(f + g)(4) = f(4) + g(4) = 13 + (-0.5) = 12.5

Final Answer:

(f+g)(4)=12.5(f + g)(4) = 12.5

Would you like further clarification or more details on the steps?


Here are 5 questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the difference between (f+g)(x)(f+g)(x) and (fg)(x)(f \cdot g)(x)?
  2. How would you calculate (fg)(4)(f-g)(4) for the given functions?
  3. Can you graph f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) and analyze where they intersect?
  4. What happens if g(x)g(x) has a denominator of zero? How does that affect the function's domain?
  5. How would you compute the composition of ff and gg, i.e., f(g(x))f(g(x))?

Tip: When dealing with rational functions like g(x)g(x), always check for values that make the denominator zero, as these are excluded from the domain.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Rational Functions

Formulas

f(x) = x^2 - 3
g(x) = 6/x - 2
(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)

Theorems

Function Addition
Domain of Rational Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10