Math Problem Statement

use the graphs

Use the graphs for f(x) and g(x) to evaluate the expressions. Write your answer as a whole number or a reduced fraction.

Solution

Looking at the provided graphs for f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x), let's evaluate the required expressions step by step:

1. f(1)+g(2)f(1) + g(2)

  • From the graph of f(x)f(x), at x=1x = 1, the value of f(1)f(1) is 4.
  • From the graph of g(x)g(x), at x=2x = 2, the value of g(2)g(2) is 5.

Thus, f(1)+g(2)=4+5=9f(1) + g(2) = 4 + 5 = 9.

2. f(1)g(5)f(1) \cdot g(5)

  • From the graph of f(x)f(x), at x=1x = 1, the value of f(1)f(1) is 4.
  • From the graph of g(x)g(x), at x=5x = 5, the value of g(5)g(5) is 1.

Thus, f(1)g(5)=41=4f(1) \cdot g(5) = 4 \cdot 1 = 4.

3. g(5)f(4)g(5) - f(4)

  • From the graph of g(x)g(x), at x=5x = 5, the value of g(5)g(5) is 1.
  • From the graph of f(x)f(x), at x=4x = 4, the value of f(4)f(4) is 0.

Thus, g(5)f(4)=10=1g(5) - f(4) = 1 - 0 = 1.

4. g(2)f(4)\frac{g(2)}{f(4)}

  • From the graph of g(x)g(x), at x=2x = 2, the value of g(2)g(2) is 5.
  • From the graph of f(x)f(x), at x=4x = 4, the value of f(4)f(4) is 0.

Since division by zero is undefined, this expression cannot be evaluated.

Let me know if you'd like further details on any part. Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. What is f(2)f(2) and how does it relate to g(3)g(3)?
  2. Can you find f(3)g(4)f(3) \cdot g(4)?
  3. What would g(1)+f(2)g(1) + f(2) equal based on the graphs?
  4. If f(x)f(x) was a linear function, how would you represent its equation?
  5. How do you find the inverse of g(x)g(x) based on its graph?

Tip: Always check for points where a function touches the x-axis as it might lead to special cases in calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Graph Interpretation
Function Evaluation
Basic Arithmetic Operations
Undefined Expressions

Formulas

f(x) + g(x)
f(x) * g(x)
g(x) - f(x)
g(x) / f(x)

Theorems

Basic Function Operations
Division by Zero

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8