Math Problem Statement

Given f(x) = x - 9 and g(x) = 4x^2, first find f + g, f - g, fg, and f/g. Then determine the domain for each function.

Solution

Let's first solve the given problem.

We are given:

  • f(x)=x9f(x) = x - 9
  • g(x)=4x2g(x) = 4x^2

We need to find:

  1. f+gf + g
  2. fgf - g
  3. fgf \cdot g
  4. fg\frac{f}{g}

Then, we determine the domain for each function.

1. f+gf + g

f(x)+g(x)=(x9)+4x2=4x2+x9f(x) + g(x) = (x - 9) + 4x^2 = 4x^2 + x - 9

Domain:

Both functions f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) are defined for all real values of xx, so the domain of f+gf + g is (,)(-\infty, \infty).

2. fgf - g

f(x)g(x)=(x9)4x2=4x2+x9f(x) - g(x) = (x - 9) - 4x^2 = -4x^2 + x - 9

Domain:

Similarly, both functions are defined for all real values of xx, so the domain of fgf - g is also (,)(-\infty, \infty).

3. fgf \cdot g

f(x)g(x)=(x9)4x2=4x2(x9)=4x336x2f(x) \cdot g(x) = (x - 9) \cdot 4x^2 = 4x^2(x - 9) = 4x^3 - 36x^2

Domain:

Again, both functions are defined for all real values of xx, so the domain of fgf \cdot g is (,)(-\infty, \infty).

4. fg\frac{f}{g}

f(x)g(x)=x94x2\frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \frac{x - 9}{4x^2}

Domain:

For fg\frac{f}{g}, we need to exclude any xx where g(x)=0g(x) = 0. Solving g(x)=4x2=0g(x) = 4x^2 = 0, we get x=0x = 0. Thus, the domain of fg\frac{f}{g} is (,0)(0,)(-\infty, 0) \cup (0, \infty).

Summary of Domains:

  • f+gf + g: (,)(-\infty, \infty)
  • fgf - g: (,)(-\infty, \infty)
  • fgf \cdot g: (,)(-\infty, \infty)
  • fg\frac{f}{g}: (,0)(0,)(-\infty, 0) \cup (0, \infty)

Would you like further details or clarification on any part of this?

Here are five related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. What are the general steps to find the domain of a rational function?
  2. How would the process change if the denominator involved more complex expressions, like square roots?
  3. Could you apply the same operations to functions with trigonometric terms?
  4. How does the degree of the polynomial in f(x)g(x)f(x) \cdot g(x) affect the graph of the function?
  5. What happens to the domain if we take the square root of f(x)f(x) or g(x)g(x)?

Tip: Always check for values that make the denominator zero or result in undefined expressions when determining the domain of a function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Addition and subtraction of functions
Multiplication and division of functions
Domain of functions

Formulas

f + g = (x - 9) + 4x^2 = 4x^2 + x - 9
f - g = (x - 9) - 4x^2 = -4x^2 + x - 9
f * g = (x - 9) * 4x^2 = 4x^3 - 36x^2
f / g = (x - 9) / 4x^2

Theorems

A function is defined where its denominator is non-zero.
The domain of a polynomial function is all real numbers unless restricted.

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10-12