Math Problem Statement
Find the following for the function f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals 3 x squared plus 2 x minus 2.
(a) f left parenthesis 0 right parenthesis (b) f left parenthesis 4 right parenthesis (c) f left parenthesis negative 4 right parenthesis (d) f left parenthesis negative x right parenthesis (e) negative f left parenthesis x right parenthesis (f) f(xplus2) (g) f(3x) (h) f left parenthesis x plus h right parenthesis
Solution
Let's evaluate the function for each part:
(a)
Substitute :
(b)
Substitute :
(c)
Substitute :
(d)
Substitute :
(e)
Multiply the function by :
(f)
Substitute :
Simplify:
(g)
Substitute :
(h)
Substitute :
Simplify:
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Function Evaluation
Transformation of Functions
Formulas
Function evaluation formula: Substitute x in f(x) with the given value or expression
Quadratic function: f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c
Theorems
Basic function evaluation principles
Transformation properties of functions (e.g., shifting, scaling)
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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