Math Problem Statement
Given the functions: f(x)=8x g(x)=x+7 h(x)=3x^2 +23x+14 Determine each of the following.
Give your answers as simplified expressions written in descending order.
Find and simplify g(x)+h(x)
Find and simplify h(x)-g(x)
Find and simplify
f(x)times h(x)
Find and simplify h(x) / g(x)
, hint: you will need to factor h(x)
The domain restriction for g(x) / f(x)
is x cannot equal
Solution
Let's solve each of the given expressions step by step.
1. Find and simplify
We are given:
To find , simply add these two functions:
Combine like terms:
So, the simplified expression is:
2. Find and simplify
We are given:
To find , subtract the two functions:
Distribute the negative sign and combine like terms:
So, the simplified expression is:
3. Find and simplify
We are given:
To find , multiply these two functions:
Distribute to each term in :
So, the simplified expression is:
4. Find and simplify
We are given:
To find , we need to factor and check if any common factors can be canceled.
First, factor :
Find two numbers that multiply to and add to 23. These numbers are 21 and 2.
So, we can factor as follows:
Now, simplify :
Cancel the common factor :
So, the simplified expression is:
5. Domain restriction for
We are given:
To find the domain restriction for , remember that division by zero is undefined. Set and solve for :
So, the domain restriction is .
Summary:
- Domain restriction for :
Would you like further explanation on any of the steps?
Related Questions:
- How would the results change if ?
- What is the derivative of ?
- How would you factor ?
- What is the range of ?
- How does the product of two functions affect their domains?
Tip:
When factoring quadratic expressions, always check if there's a common factor before applying other factoring techniques.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Polynomials
Factoring
Rational Functions
Domain of Functions
Formulas
Polynomial addition: (a + b) + (c + d) = a + c + b + d
Polynomial multiplication: (a * b) = ab
Factoring quadratics: ax^2 + bx + c = (px + q)(rx + s)
Domain restriction: Set denominator ≠ 0
Theorems
Basic Polynomial Operations
Quadratic Factoring Theorem
Domain Restrictions for Rational Expressions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10
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