Math Problem Statement

Perform the indicated operation with the functions given: f(x) = x^2 - 3x + 4, g(x) = 5x + 2, and h(x) = 6x. Find (f + g)(x) and (f - g)(x).

Solution

The problem in the image asks to perform operations on given functions f(x)f(x), g(x)g(x), and h(x)h(x). The functions provided are:

  • f(x)=x23x+4f(x) = x^2 - 3x + 4
  • g(x)=5x+2g(x) = 5x + 2
  • h(x)=6xh(x) = 6x

Let's perform the operations for parts a and b:

a. (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x)

This means we need to add the two functions f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x):

(f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)

Substituting the given functions:

(f+g)(x)=(x23x+4)+(5x+2)(f + g)(x) = (x^2 - 3x + 4) + (5x + 2)

Now, combine like terms:

(f+g)(x)=x2+(3x+5x)+(4+2)(f + g)(x) = x^2 + (-3x + 5x) + (4 + 2)

(f+g)(x)=x2+2x+6(f + g)(x) = x^2 + 2x + 6

b. (fg)(x)(f - g)(x)

This means we need to subtract the function g(x)g(x) from f(x)f(x):

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)(f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x)

Substituting the given functions:

(fg)(x)=(x23x+4)(5x+2)(f - g)(x) = (x^2 - 3x + 4) - (5x + 2)

Distribute the negative sign and combine like terms:

(fg)(x)=x23x+45x2(f - g)(x) = x^2 - 3x + 4 - 5x - 2

(fg)(x)=x2+(3x5x)+(42)(f - g)(x) = x^2 + (-3x - 5x) + (4 - 2)

(fg)(x)=x28x+2(f - g)(x) = x^2 - 8x + 2

Summary:

  • (f+g)(x)=x2+2x+6(f + g)(x) = x^2 + 2x + 6
  • (fg)(x)=x28x+2(f - g)(x) = x^2 - 8x + 2

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the product of two functions, such as (f×g)(x)(f \times g)(x)?
  2. What is the composition of two functions, such as (fg)(x)(f \circ g)(x)?
  3. How would the operation (f+h)(x)(f + h)(x) look?
  4. Can you calculate (gh)(x)(g - h)(x)?
  5. How do you simplify (f×g)(x)(f \times g)(x)?

Tip: Always combine like terms when performing function addition or subtraction!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Addition
Function Subtraction
Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
(f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10