Math Problem Statement

K ist der Graph von f(x) = -x^{1/2}; x ≥ 0. G ist der Graph von g mit g(x) = 3x^{1/2} - 20; x ≥ 0. Ermitteln Sie den gemeinsamen Punkt von K und G.

Solution

The task is to find the common point of the graphs KK and GG represented by the functions f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x), respectively:

Given functions:

  1. f(x)=x12f(x) = -x^{\frac{1}{2}}, with x0x \geq 0
  2. g(x)=3x1220g(x) = 3x^{\frac{1}{2}} - 20, with x0x \geq 0

To find the common point, we need to set f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x) and solve for xx.

Solution:

  1. Set f(x)=g(x)f(x) = g(x): x12=3x1220-x^{\frac{1}{2}} = 3x^{\frac{1}{2}} - 20

  2. Add x12x^{\frac{1}{2}} to both sides: 0=4x12200 = 4x^{\frac{1}{2}} - 20

  3. Rearrange to isolate x12x^{\frac{1}{2}}: 4x12=204x^{\frac{1}{2}} = 20

  4. Divide by 4: x12=5x^{\frac{1}{2}} = 5

  5. Square both sides to solve for xx: x=25x = 25

  6. Substitute x=25x = 25 back into either f(x)f(x) or g(x)g(x) to find the yy-coordinate.

    Using f(x)=x12f(x) = -x^{\frac{1}{2}}: f(25)=25=5f(25) = -\sqrt{25} = -5

Thus, the common point of the graphs KK and GG is: (25,5)(25, -5)

Would you like further details or explanations on this solution?

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  4. How does changing the value of the constant in a function like g(x)g(x) affect the intersection?
  5. What are some applications of finding intersections of graphs in real-world problems?

Tip: Always double-check by substituting back to verify that your solution satisfies both functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Graph Intersection
Fractional Exponents

Formulas

Set f(x) = g(x) to find the intersection point

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12