Math Problem Statement

Find -2g(0) + 3h(-1) in simplified form.

Solution

We are tasked with simplifying the expression:

2g(0)+3h(1)-2g(0) + 3h(-1)

To solve this, we need to gather the values of g(0)g(0) from the provided table and calculate h(1)h(-1) using the given equation for h(x)h(x).

Step 1: Find g(0)g(0)

From the table of values for g(x)g(x), we see that:

g(0)=3g(0) = 3

Step 2: Find h(1)h(-1)

The function h(x)h(x) is given as:

h(x)=3x2+2x3h(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 3

Substitute x=1x = -1 into the equation for h(x)h(x):

h(1)=3(1)2+2(1)3h(-1) = 3(-1)^2 + 2(-1) - 3 h(1)=3(1)23=323=2h(-1) = 3(1) - 2 - 3 = 3 - 2 - 3 = -2

Step 3: Simplify the expression

Now substitute g(0)=3g(0) = 3 and h(1)=2h(-1) = -2 into the original expression:

2g(0)+3h(1)=2(3)+3(2)-2g(0) + 3h(-1) = -2(3) + 3(-2) =6+(6)=12= -6 + (-6) = -12

Thus, the simplified form of the expression is:

12\boxed{-12}

Would you like further clarification on any part of this solution?

Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How would the result change if g(0)g(0) were 5 instead of 3?
  2. Can you compute g(8)g(8) and h(0)h(0) using the provided information?
  3. How does the value of h(1)h(-1) change if the coefficient of x2x^2 in h(x)h(x) is altered?
  4. What would happen if the signs in the expression were reversed, i.e., 2g(0)3h(1)2g(0) - 3h(-1)?
  5. Can you create a new function by combining g(x)g(x) and h(x)h(x) in a different way?

Tip: When solving expressions involving functions, it's helpful to first evaluate each function individually before simplifying the entire expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function evaluation
Algebra

Formulas

h(x) = 3x^2 + 2x - 3

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10