Math Problem Statement

Evaluate f(-2), g(-10), h(-1), and f(3) for the given functions f(x) = x^3 - 2x, h(x) = 2x^2 + x, and g(x) = 3x/2.

Solution

Let's solve the puzzle step by step, evaluating each function as required.

  1. Evaluate f(2)f(-2): The function is given as f(x)=x32xf(x) = x^3 - 2x.

    f(2)=(2)32(2)=8+4=4f(-2) = (-2)^3 - 2(-2) = -8 + 4 = -4

  2. Evaluate g(10)g(-10): The function is given as g(x)=3x2g(x) = \frac{3x}{2}.

    g(10)=3(10)2=302=15g(-10) = \frac{3(-10)}{2} = \frac{-30}{2} = -15

  3. Evaluate h(1)h(-1): The function is given as h(x)=2x2+xh(x) = 2x^2 + x.

    h(1)=2(1)2+(1)=2(1)1=21=1h(-1) = 2(-1)^2 + (-1) = 2(1) - 1 = 2 - 1 = 1

  4. Evaluate f(3)f(3): The function is again f(x)=x32xf(x) = x^3 - 2x.

    f(3)=332(3)=276=21f(3) = 3^3 - 2(3) = 27 - 6 = 21

Final values:

  • f(2)=4f(-2) = -4
  • g(10)=15g(-10) = -15
  • h(1)=1h(-1) = 1
  • f(3)=21f(3) = 21

The corresponding answers from the choices are:

  • f(2)=4f(-2) = -4 → C
  • g(10)=15g(-10) = -15 → H
  • h(1)=1h(-1) = 1 → G
  • f(3)=21f(3) = 21 → D

So, the 4-letter code is: CHGD.

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Here are 5 related questions to practice:

  1. Evaluate f(0)f(0).
  2. Evaluate g(5)g(5).
  3. Find h(2)h(2).
  4. What is the value of f(4)f(4)?
  5. Solve for xx if f(x)=0f(x) = 0.

Tip: Always check if functions can be simplified before solving for a specific value.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Evaluation

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10