Math Problem Statement

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Solve the bottom two incorrect answers for (fg)(5) and (f/g)(5) using the functions f(x) = 4x^4 and g(x) = 24x^(1/3).

Solution

Let's solve the last two expressions, (fg)(5)(fg)(5) and (fg)(5)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(5), given the functions:

f(x)=4x4andg(x)=24x1/3.f(x) = 4x^4 \quad \text{and} \quad g(x) = 24x^{1/3}.

  1. Compute f(5)f(5) and g(5)g(5):

    • f(5)=454=4625=2500f(5) = 4 \cdot 5^4 = 4 \cdot 625 = 2500.

    • g(5)=2451/3g(5) = 24 \cdot 5^{1/3}.

      To approximate 51/35^{1/3}, we get about 1.711.71, so:

      g(5)241.71=41.04.g(5) \approx 24 \cdot 1.71 = 41.04.

  2. Calculate (fg)(5)(fg)(5):

    (fg)(5)=f(5)g(5)=250041.04102600.(fg)(5) = f(5) \cdot g(5) = 2500 \cdot 41.04 \approx 102600.

  3. Calculate (fg)(5)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(5):

    (fg)(5)=f(5)g(5)=250041.0460.91.\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(5) = \frac{f(5)}{g(5)} = \frac{2500}{41.04} \approx 60.91.

Final answers:

  • (fg)(5)102600(fg)(5) \approx 102600.
  • (fg)(5)60.91\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(5) \approx 60.91.

Would you like further explanation on any steps?


Follow-up Questions:

  1. How is the product of two functions calculated?
  2. What does the notation (fg)(x)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x) represent?
  3. Why is it important to evaluate each function separately before combining them?
  4. How does rounding affect answers in calculations like these?
  5. How can we approximate roots like 51/35^{1/3} accurately?

Tip: When solving function compositions, break down each function evaluation separately for clarity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Operations
Function Evaluation
Multiplication and Division of Functions

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12