Math Problem Statement

Given three functions f(x) = -x^2 + 2x - 2, g(x) = (-2x - 6)/(2x + 1), and h(x) = √(x - 2), solve the provided exercises systematically.

Solution

The image contains mathematical exercises involving three functions f(x)=x2+2x2f(x) = -x^2 + 2x - 2, g(x)=2x62x+1g(x) = \frac{-2x - 6}{2x + 1}, and h(x)=x2h(x) = \sqrt{x - 2}. Let's solve them systematically:


1) Domains of f,g,hf, g, h:

  • For f(x)f(x): f(x)f(x) is a polynomial, so its domain is R\mathbb{R}.
  • For g(x)g(x): Denominator 2x+102x + 1 \neq 0, so x12x \neq -\frac{1}{2}. Domain: R{12}\mathbb{R} \setminus \{-\frac{1}{2}\}.
  • For h(x)h(x): Square root is defined when x20x - 2 \geq 0. Domain: [2,)[2, \infty).

2a) Variation tables of f,g,hf, g, h:

We calculate derivatives and study monotonicity:

  • For f(x)f(x):

    • f(x)=2x+2f'(x) = -2x + 2.
    • Critical point: f(x)=0x=1f'(x) = 0 \Rightarrow x = 1.
    • Variation: f(x)f(x) decreases on (,1)(-\infty, 1), increases on (1,)(1, \infty).
    • Vertex: f(1)=12+212=1f(1) = -1^2 + 2 \cdot 1 - 2 = -1.
  • For g(x)g(x):

    • Rewrite g(x)g(x) as g(x)=2+42x+1g(x) = -2 + \frac{-4}{2x + 1}.
    • Asymptotes: Vertical at x=12x = -\frac{1}{2}, horizontal at y=2y = -2.
    • Derivative: Analyze monotonicity.
  • For h(x)h(x):

    • h(x)=12x2h'(x) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x - 2}}, defined for x>2x > 2, always positive.
    • h(x)h(x) is increasing on [2,)[2, \infty).

2b) Function values:

  • h([3,6])=[32,62]=[1,2]h([3, 6]) = [\sqrt{3 - 2}, \sqrt{6 - 2}] = [1, 2].
  • g([2,1])g([-2, -1]): Substitute x=2,1x = -2, -1 into g(x)g(x).
  • f([1,3])f([-1, 3]): Compute f(1),f(3)f(-1), f(3).

2c) Nature of curves Cf,CgC_f, C_g:

  • CfC_f: Parabola (quadratic function).
  • CgC_g: Rational function with asymptotes.
  • ChC_h: Square root function.

3a) Intersection of CfC_f and CgC_g:

Solve f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x): x2+2x2=2x62x+1.-x^2 + 2x - 2 = \frac{-2x - 6}{2x + 1}.


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Follow-Up Questions:

  1. Would you like the variation table for each function in full detail?
  2. Should I compute g([2,1])g([-2, -1]) and f([1,3])f([-1, 3]) explicitly?
  3. Do you want the graphical representations for f,g,hf, g, h?
  4. Should I solve the intersection f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x) step-by-step?
  5. Would you like to discuss the behavior of the solutions graphically?

Tip: When studying domains of rational or square root functions, always carefully examine points of undefined behavior or constraints (e.g., x12x \neq -\frac{1}{2} or x2x \geq 2).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Calculus
Function Analysis

Formulas

Quadratic equation formula: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Derivative of polynomial functions
Properties of rational functions
Square root functions and their domains

Theorems

Critical points for monotonicity analysis
Asymptotic behavior of rational functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12