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(3​x) ​(h) f left parenthesis x plus h right parenthesis

Solution

Let's evaluate the function f(x)=3x2+2x2f(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 2 for each part:

(a) f(0)f(0)

Substitute x=0x = 0:

f(0)=3(0)2+2(0)2=2f(0) = 3(0)^2 + 2(0) - 2 = -2

(b) f(4)f(4)

Substitute x=4x = 4:

f(4)=3(4)2+2(4)2=3(16)+82=48+82=54f(4) = 3(4)^2 + 2(4) - 2 = 3(16) + 8 - 2 = 48 + 8 - 2 = 54

(c) f(4)f(-4)

Substitute x=4x = -4:

f(4)=3(4)2+2(4)2=3(16)82=4882=38f(-4) = 3(-4)^2 + 2(-4) - 2 = 3(16) - 8 - 2 = 48 - 8 - 2 = 38

(d) f(x)f(-x)

Substitute x=xx = -x:

f(x)=3(x)2+2(x)2=3x22x2f(-x) = 3(-x)^2 + 2(-x) - 2 = 3x^2 - 2x - 2

(e) f(x)-f(x)

Multiply the function by 1-1:

f(x)=(3x2+2x2)=3x22x+2-f(x) = -(3x^2 + 2x - 2) = -3x^2 - 2x + 2

(f) f(x+2)f(x+2)

Substitute x=x+2x = x + 2:

f(x+2)=3(x+2)2+2(x+2)2f(x+2) = 3(x+2)^2 + 2(x+2) - 2

Simplify:

f(x+2)=3(x2+4x+4)+2x+42=3x2+12x+12+2x+2=3x2+14x+14f(x+2) = 3(x^2 + 4x + 4) + 2x + 4 - 2 = 3x^2 + 12x + 12 + 2x + 2 = 3x^2 + 14x + 14

(g) f(3x)f(3x)

Substitute x=3xx = 3x:

f(3x)=3(3x)2+2(3x)2=3(9x2)+6x2=27x2+6x2f(3x) = 3(3x)^2 + 2(3x) - 2 = 3(9x^2) + 6x - 2 = 27x^2 + 6x - 2

(h) f(x+h)f(x+h)

Substitute x=x+hx = x + h:

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

Simplify:

f(x+h)=3(x2+2xh+h2)+2x+2h2=3x2+6xh+3h2+2x+2h2f(x+h) = 3(x^2 + 2xh + h^2) + 2x + 2h - 2 = 3x^2 + 6xh + 3h^2 + 2x + 2h - 2

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What are the roots of the function f(x)=3x2+2x2f(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 2?
  2. How do you find the vertex of the parabola represented by f(x)=3x2+2x2f(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 2?
  3. What is the derivative of f(x)=3x2+2x2f(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 2?
  4. How do transformations affect the graph of f(x)=3x2+2x2f(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 2?
  5. What are the asymptotes of a rational function derived from f(x)=3x2+2x2f(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 2?

Tip: Always check for simplification opportunities when substituting into functions, as they can often reduce computation errors and make the problem easier to solve.

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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