Math Problem Statement

Use the given functions f and g to find f + g,

f − g,

fg, and f g . State the domain of each. (Enter your answer for the domain in interval notation.) f(x) =

sqrt25 − x2 , g(x) = 5 + x

Solution

We are given the functions:

  • f(x)=25x2f(x) = \sqrt{25 - x^2}
  • g(x)=5+xg(x) = 5 + x

We need to find:

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

We will also find the domain of each function and operation. Let's go through each step.

1. f+gf + g

(f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)=25x2+(5+x)(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x) = \sqrt{25 - x^2} + (5 + x)

Domain of f+gf + g

  • For f(x)=25x2f(x) = \sqrt{25 - x^2}, we need 25x2025 - x^2 \geq 0, meaning x225x^2 \leq 25, so 5x5-5 \leq x \leq 5.
  • g(x)=5+xg(x) = 5 + x has no restrictions, its domain is all real numbers.

Thus, the domain of f+gf + g is [5,5][-5, 5].

2. fgf - g

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)=25x2(5+x)(f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x) = \sqrt{25 - x^2} - (5 + x)

Domain of fgf - g

  • The domain of fgf - g is the same as the domain of f(x)f(x), which is [5,5][-5, 5].

3. fgfg

(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)=25x2(5+x)(fg)(x) = f(x) \cdot g(x) = \sqrt{25 - x^2} \cdot (5 + x)

Domain of fgfg

  • The domain is again constrained by f(x)f(x), so the domain of fgfg is [5,5][-5, 5].

4. fg\frac{f}{g}

(fg)(x)=25x25+x\left( \frac{f}{g} \right)(x) = \frac{\sqrt{25 - x^2}}{5 + x}

Domain of fg\frac{f}{g}

  • In addition to 5x5-5 \leq x \leq 5, we need to exclude points where g(x)=0g(x) = 0, which happens when 5+x=05 + x = 0, or x=5x = -5.

Thus, the domain of fg\frac{f}{g} is (5,5](-5, 5].

Summary of Domains:

  1. f+gf + g: Domain = [5,5][-5, 5]
  2. fgf - g: Domain = [5,5][-5, 5]
  3. fgfg: Domain = [5,5][-5, 5]
  4. fg\frac{f}{g}: Domain = (5,5](-5, 5]

Would you like more details on any step, or have any specific questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What are the restrictions on f(x)=25x2f(x) = \sqrt{25 - x^2} and why?
  2. How do you find the domain of a square root function in general?
  3. How does the domain of a quotient function differ from other operations?
  4. Can you solve for specific values of f+gf + g at x=0x = 0 or other points?
  5. What happens to the domain of f(x)f(x) when its form changes to a cubic root instead of a square root?

Tip:

Always remember that the square root function requires the radicand to be non-negative, which affects the domain significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Domain of Functions
Square Root Functions
Arithmetic Operations on 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

Square root function domain: radicand must be non-negative
Division rule: denominator must not be zero

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12