Math Problem Statement

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Part 1

Let

​f(x)equals=StartRoot 3 x minus 1 EndRoot3x−1

and

​g(x)equals=StartFraction 1 Over x EndFraction1x.

Find

​(fplus+​g)(x),

​(fminus−​g)(x),

​(fg)(x), and

left parenthesis StartFraction f Over g EndFraction right parenthesis left parenthesis x right parenthesisfg(x).

Give the domain of each.

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Part 1

​(fplus+​g)(x)equals=enter your response here

​(Simplify your​ answer.)

Part 2

​(fminus−​g)(x)equals=enter your response here

​(Simplify your​ answer.)

Part 3

​(fg)(x)equals=enter your response here

​(Simplify your​ answer.)

Part 4

left parenthesis StartFraction f Over g EndFraction right parenthesisfg​(x)equals=enter your response here

​(Simplify your​ answer.)

Part 5

The domain of

fplus+g

is

enter your response here.

​(Type your answer in interval​ notation.)

Part 6

The domain of

fminus−g

is

enter your response here.

​(Type your answer in interval​ notation.)

Part 7

The domain of fg is

enter your response here.

​(Type your answer in interval​ notation.)

Part 8

The domain of

StartFraction f Over g EndFractionfg

is

enter your response here.

​(Type your answer in interval​ notation.)

Solution

Let's break this down step by step. Given the functions:

  • f(x)=3x1f(x) = \sqrt{3x - 1}
  • g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x}

We are asked to find:

  1. (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x)
  2. (fg)(x)(f - g)(x)
  3. (fg)(x)(fg)(x)
  4. (fg)(x)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x)

Afterward, we will determine the domains of each expression.


Part 1: (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x)

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

=3x1+1x= \sqrt{3x - 1} + \frac{1}{x}

The domain of this expression requires that:

  • 3x103x - 1 \geq 0, i.e., x13x \geq \frac{1}{3}, because the square root function is defined only for non-negative values.
  • x0x \neq 0, because g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x} is undefined at x=0x = 0.

Thus, the domain of (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x) is:

x(13,)x \in \left(\frac{1}{3}, \infty \right)


Part 2: (fg)(x)(f - g)(x)

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)(f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x)

=3x11x= \sqrt{3x - 1} - \frac{1}{x}

The domain is the same as for (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x), since the conditions on f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) have not changed. Therefore, the domain of (fg)(x)(f - g)(x) is:

x(13,)x \in \left(\frac{1}{3}, \infty \right)


Part 3: (fg)(x)(fg)(x)

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)(fg)(x) = f(x) \cdot g(x)

=3x11x=3x1x= \sqrt{3x - 1} \cdot \frac{1}{x} = \frac{\sqrt{3x - 1}}{x}

The domain for (fg)(x)(fg)(x) is still constrained by f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x). Specifically:

  • x13x \geq \frac{1}{3}, to satisfy the square root.
  • x0x \neq 0, since division by zero is undefined.

Thus, the domain of (fg)(x)(fg)(x) is:

x(13,)x \in \left(\frac{1}{3}, \infty \right)


Part 4: (fg)(x)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x)

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)=3x11x=x3x1\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x) = \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \frac{\sqrt{3x - 1}}{\frac{1}{x}} = x\sqrt{3x - 1}

For this to be valid:

  • x13x \geq \frac{1}{3}, because of the square root.
  • x0x \neq 0, since we are dividing by g(x)g(x).

Thus, the domain of (fg)(x)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x) is:

x(13,)x \in \left(\frac{1}{3}, \infty \right)


Domain Summary:

  • The domain of (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x): (13,)\left(\frac{1}{3}, \infty\right)
  • The domain of (fg)(x)(f - g)(x): (13,)\left(\frac{1}{3}, \infty\right)
  • The domain of (fg)(x)(fg)(x): (13,)\left(\frac{1}{3}, \infty\right)
  • The domain of (fg)(x)\left(\frac{f}{g}\right)(x): (13,)\left(\frac{1}{3}, \infty\right)

Would you like further details on any part of the solution?

Related Questions:

  1. What happens if the expression inside the square root is negative?
  2. How does the concept of domain differ for different operations on functions?
  3. Can you describe the behavior of f(x)=3x1f(x) = \sqrt{3x - 1} as xx \to \infty?
  4. What would the graph of g(x)=1xg(x) = \frac{1}{x} look like, and how does that affect the domain?
  5. How would adding or subtracting constants affect the domain of these functions?

Tip: Always check the domains of individual functions before performing operations to ensure the result is valid.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Operations on Functions
Domain of Functions
Square Root Function
Rational 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

The domain of a function involving square roots requires the radicand to be non-negative.
The domain of rational functions excludes values that make the denominator zero.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12