Math Problem Statement

Let f(x) = 3/4x + 10, g(x) = x^2 - 3. What is the value of f(-2 - g(3))?

Solution

We are given two functions f(x)=34x+10f(x) = \frac{3}{4}x + 10 and g(x)=x23g(x) = x^2 - 3. We need to find the value of f(2g(3))f(-2 - g(3)).

Step 1: Compute g(3)g(3)

Using the function g(x)=x23g(x) = x^2 - 3, we substitute x=3x = 3:

g(3)=323=93=6g(3) = 3^2 - 3 = 9 - 3 = 6

Step 2: Substitute g(3)=6g(3) = 6 into the expression

We now substitute this result into the expression f(2g(3))f(-2 - g(3)):

f(2g(3))=f(26)=f(8)f(-2 - g(3)) = f(-2 - 6) = f(-8)

Step 3: Compute f(8)f(-8)

Using the function f(x)=34x+10f(x) = \frac{3}{4}x + 10, we substitute x=8x = -8:

f(8)=34(8)+10=3×84+10=244+10=6+10=4f(-8) = \frac{3}{4}(-8) + 10 = \frac{3 \times -8}{4} + 10 = \frac{-24}{4} + 10 = -6 + 10 = 4

Final Answer

The value of f(2g(3))f(-2 - g(3)) is 4\boxed{4}.

Would you like more details on any part of this solution? Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. How do you find the value of a function for a specific input?
  2. What is the significance of composite functions in mathematics?
  3. How would you interpret the geometric meaning of f(x)=34x+10f(x) = \frac{3}{4}x + 10?
  4. What happens to the function f(x)f(x) when you change the slope or intercept?
  5. How do you solve for f(g(x))f(g(x)) when both functions are given?

Tip: When working with composite functions, always calculate the innermost function first before moving outward to the next layer of the function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Composite Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 3/4x + 10
g(x) = x^2 - 3

Theorems

Function Composition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10