Math Problem Statement

-4x^{3}+5x^{2}-6x+1, what is 4f(x)

Solution

The function you've provided is:

f(x)=4x3+5x26x+1f(x) = -4x^3 + 5x^2 - 6x + 1

To find 4f(x)4f(x), we simply multiply the entire expression for f(x)f(x) by 4:

4f(x)=4×(4x3+5x26x+1)4f(x) = 4 \times \left( -4x^3 + 5x^2 - 6x + 1 \right)

Now distribute the 4 to each term:

4f(x)=16x3+20x224x+44f(x) = -16x^3 + 20x^2 - 24x + 4

So, the expression for 4f(x)4f(x) is:

4f(x)=16x3+20x224x+44f(x) = -16x^3 + 20x^2 - 24x + 4

Would you like more details or have any questions about this? Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you factor a cubic polynomial like 4x3+5x26x+1-4x^3 + 5x^2 - 6x + 1?
  2. What is the derivative of f(x)f(x) with respect to xx?
  3. How do you evaluate f(x)f(x) at a specific value of xx, like x=2x = 2?
  4. What happens when you multiply a polynomial by a constant like 4?
  5. How would you find the roots or solutions of the equation f(x)=0f(x) = 0?

Tip: When working with polynomials, always be mindful of how terms behave when multiplied by a constant—each term in the polynomial gets scaled.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials by Constants

Formulas

f(x) = -4x^3 + 5x^2 - 6x + 1
4f(x) = 4 * f(x)

Theorems

Distributive Property

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11