Math Problem Statement

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Use the graphs of y = f(x) and y = g(x) above to find the function values.

Solution

Let's analyze the graphs and solve the problem.

You have two graphs, y=f(x)y = f(x) and y=g(x)y = g(x), and you are asked to find:

(a) (f+g)(4)(f + g)(4)
(b) (fg)(3)(f - g)(3)

Step 1: Determine f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) values at specific points.

Graph of f(x)f(x):

  • f(4)f(4): The value of f(x)f(x) when x=4x = 4 is 0 (as the point on the graph of f(x)f(x) at x=4x = 4 is y=0y = 0).

  • f(3)f(3): The value of f(x)f(x) when x=3x = 3 is also 0 (as the point at x=3x = 3 is y=0y = 0).

Graph of g(x)g(x):

  • g(4)g(4): The value of g(x)g(x) when x=4x = 4 is 2 (as the point on the graph of g(x)g(x) at x=4x = 4 is y=2y = 2).

  • g(3)g(3): The value of g(x)g(x) when x=3x = 3 is 1 (as the point at x=3x = 3 is y=1y = 1).

Step 2: Perform the operations.

(a) (f+g)(4)=f(4)+g(4)=0+2=2(f + g)(4) = f(4) + g(4) = 0 + 2 = 2

(b) (fg)(3)=f(3)g(3)=01=1(f - g)(3) = f(3) - g(3) = 0 - 1 = -1

Final Answers:

  • (a) (f+g)(4)=2(f + g)(4) = 2
  • (b) (fg)(3)=1(f - g)(3) = -1

Would you like more details on this process or have any further questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you find the value of a function from a graph at a specific point?
  2. What is the general method to add or subtract two functions?
  3. What is the domain of the functions f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) based on their graphs?
  4. How do piecewise functions impact operations like addition and subtraction?
  5. Can you calculate the value of (f×g)(4)(f \times g)(4) based on the graphs?

Tip: When reading values from a graph, ensure that you carefully track the xx-axis and yy-axis intersections to avoid errors in determining the function values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Graphs
Addition and Subtraction of Functions

Formulas

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

Theorems

Graph Interpretation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10