Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = x - 3 and g(x) = x^2 - x. Find and simplify the expression (f + g)(6).

Solution

The problem in your image provides two functions:

  • f(x)=x3f(x) = x - 3
  • g(x)=x2xg(x) = x^2 - x

You are asked to find and simplify the expression (f+g)(6)(f + g)(6).

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. The expression (f+g)(6)(f + g)(6) means we need to evaluate the sum of the two functions f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) at x=6x = 6.

  2. First, calculate f(6)f(6): f(6)=63=3f(6) = 6 - 3 = 3

  3. Next, calculate g(6)g(6): g(6)=626=366=30g(6) = 6^2 - 6 = 36 - 6 = 30

  4. Now, sum the values of f(6)f(6) and g(6)g(6): (f+g)(6)=f(6)+g(6)=3+30=33(f + g)(6) = f(6) + g(6) = 3 + 30 = 33

So, the simplified expression is: (f+g)(6)=33(f + g)(6) = 33

Would you like any further details or clarifications?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. What is (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x) in general form?
  2. What is (fg)(6)(f - g)(6)?
  3. How do you evaluate (f×g)(6)(f \times g)(6)?
  4. What is the derivative of f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x)?
  5. Can you compute f(g(6))f(g(6)) and g(f(6))g(f(6))?

Tip: Always apply the functions step by step, especially when dealing with compositions or sums, to avoid calculation mistakes!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function Addition
Quadratic Functions

Formulas

f(x) = x - 3
g(x) = x^2 - x

Theorems

Function Evaluation
Function Addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11