Math Problem Statement

f(x)=3x^2+2x. Find f(x-5). Write your answer without parentheses, and simplify it as much as possible.

Solution

We are asked to find f(x5)f(x-5) for the function f(x)=3x2+2xf(x) = 3x^2 + 2x. To do this, we substitute x5x-5 in place of xx in the function:

f(x5)=3(x5)2+2(x5)f(x-5) = 3(x-5)^2 + 2(x-5)

Step 1: Expand (x5)2(x-5)^2

(x5)2=x210x+25(x-5)^2 = x^2 - 10x + 25

Step 2: Substitute the expanded expression into the function

f(x5)=3(x210x+25)+2(x5)f(x-5) = 3(x^2 - 10x + 25) + 2(x-5)

Step 3: Distribute the constants

f(x5)=3x230x+75+2x10f(x-5) = 3x^2 - 30x + 75 + 2x - 10

Step 4: Simplify by combining like terms

f(x5)=3x228x+65f(x-5) = 3x^2 - 28x + 65

So, the simplified expression for f(x5)f(x-5) is: f(x5)=3x228x+65f(x-5) = 3x^2 - 28x + 65

Would you like further explanation, or have any questions about this solution?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. Find f(x+3)f(x+3) for the same function.
  2. What is f(2x)f(2x) for f(x)=3x2+2xf(x) = 3x^2 + 2x?
  3. If f(x)=3x2+2xf(x) = 3x^2 + 2x, what is f(1)f(1)?
  4. Differentiate f(x)=3x2+2xf(x) = 3x^2 + 2x.
  5. Find the vertex of the quadratic function f(x)=3x2+2xf(x) = 3x^2 + 2x.

Tip: Always simplify step-by-step when substituting values into functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Function Substitution

Formulas

f(x) = ax^2 + bx + c
Expansion of (x - a)^2

Theorems

Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10