Math Problem Statement

Simplify H(-t), where H(t) = 6t^2 - 3t + 3.

Solution

The problem asks to simplify H(t)H(-t), where H(t)=6t23t+3H(t) = 6t^2 - 3t + 3.

To find H(t)H(-t), we substitute t-t for tt in the given expression for H(t)H(t):

H(t)=6(t)23(t)+3H(-t) = 6(-t)^2 - 3(-t) + 3

Step-by-step simplification:

  1. (t)2=t2(-t)^2 = t^2, so 6(t)2=6t26(-t)^2 = 6t^2
  2. 3(t)=3t-3(-t) = 3t
  3. The constant 33 remains unchanged.

Thus, H(t)=6t2+3t+3H(-t) = 6t^2 + 3t + 3.

This is the simplified expression for H(t)H(-t).

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would the simplification change if H(t)H(t) included higher powers of tt?
  2. What is the significance of even and odd functions in relation to this problem?
  3. How would H(t)H(-t) change if the linear term had a higher coefficient?
  4. Could H(t)H(t) represent a real-world situation, and how would changing tt to t-t affect it?
  5. How does substituting t-t affect the symmetry of a function?

Tip: Even powers of tt remain unchanged when substituting t-t, while odd powers change sign.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Substitution

Formulas

H(t) = 6t^2 - 3t + 3

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10