Math Problem Statement
For the given functions f and g, complete parts (a)-(h). For parts (a)-(d), also find the domain. f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals StartRoot 5 x EndRoot; g left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals 7 x minus 4 Question content area bottom Part 1 (a) Find (fplusg)(x). (fplusg)(x)equals StartRoot 5 x EndRoot plus 7 x minus 4 (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.) Part 2 What is the domain of fplusg? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. The domain is StartSet x vertical line x greater than or equals 0 EndSet . (Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) Your answer is correct.B. The domain is StartSet x vertical line x is any real number EndSet. Part 3 (b) Find left parenthesis f minus g right parenthesis left parenthesis x right parenthesis. left parenthesis f minus g right parenthesis left parenthesis x right parenthesisequals StartRoot 5 x EndRoot minus 7 x plus 4 (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.) Part 4 What is the domain of f minus g? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. The domain is StartSet x vertical line x greater than or equals 0 EndSet . (Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) Your answer is correct.B. The domain is StartSet x vertical line x is any real number EndSet. Part 5 (c) Find (ftimesg)(x). (ftimesg)(x)equals StartRoot 5 x EndRoot left parenthesis 7 x minus 4 right parenthesis (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.) Part 6 What is the domain of ftimesg? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. The domain is StartSet x vertical line x greater than or equals 0 EndSet . (Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) Your answer is correct.B. The domain is StartSet x vertical line x is any real number EndSet. Part 7 (d) Find left parenthesis StartFraction f Over g EndFraction right parenthesis left parenthesis x right parenthesis . left parenthesis StartFraction f Over g EndFraction right parenthesis left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals StartFraction StartRoot 5 x EndRoot Over 7 x minus 4 EndFraction (Simplify your answer. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.) Part 8 What is the domain of StartFraction f Over g EndFraction ? Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. The domain is StartSet x vertical line nothing EndSet . (Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the expression. Use a comma to separate answers as needed.) B. The domain is StartSet x vertical line x is any real number EndSet.
Solution
Let's work through the parts of the problem one by one.
Given:
Part (a): Find
The sum of two functions is defined as: Substitute the given functions: So:
Domain of
For the domain of , we must consider the domains of both functions and .
- is defined when , i.e., .
- is a linear function and is defined for all real numbers.
Therefore, the domain of is .
Answer for part (a): Domain: .
Part (b): Find
The difference of two functions is defined as: Substitute the given functions: Simplifying:
Domain of
The domain is still determined by , which is .
Answer for part (b): Domain: .
Part (c): Find
The product of two functions is defined as: Substitute the given functions: This simplifies to: This is the simplified form, as the product involves a square root.
Domain of
As before, imposes the condition , so the domain of is .
Answer for part (c): Domain: .
Part (d): Find
The quotient of two functions is defined as: Substitute the given functions:
Domain of
For the domain, we need:
- is defined, i.e., .
- , i.e., .
Solve for when : Thus, the domain is and .
Answer for part (d): Domain: and .
Summary of Answers:
- , Domain:
- , Domain:
- , Domain:
- , Domain: and
Would you like further details or have any questions about these calculations?
Here are 5 related questions you might find helpful:
- How do you find the domain of a square root function?
- What happens to the domain when you combine functions involving a square root and a linear term?
- How do you simplify expressions involving square roots and linear functions?
- What are common methods to solve domain restrictions involving denominators?
- How does multiplication of functions impact the domain?
Tip: Always check for restrictions from both square roots and denominators when determining the domain of combined functions!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Function Operations
Radicals
Linear Functions
Domain Restrictions
Formulas
(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)
(f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x)
(f × g)(x) = f(x) × g(x)
(f/g)(x) = f(x) / g(x)
Theorems
Square Root Function Domain Restriction
Denominator Zero Restriction
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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