Math Problem Statement

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If f(x + 3) = 2x^2 - 3x + 1, find f(x+1).

Solution

The given function is:

f(x+3)=2x23x+1f(x+3) = 2x^2 - 3x + 1

We are asked to find f(x+1)f(x+1).

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Substitute x+1x+1 into the expression for f(x+3)f(x+3). Notice that x+3=(x+1)+2x+3 = (x+1) + 2, so we can rewrite the function by replacing xx with x2x-2 (because (x+1)2=x1(x+1) - 2 = x-1).

f(x+1)=2(x2)23(x2)+1f(x+1) = 2(x-2)^2 - 3(x-2) + 1

  1. Now, expand the terms:

f(x+1)=2[(x2)2]3(x2)+1f(x+1) = 2[(x-2)^2] - 3(x-2) + 1 (x2)2=x24x+4(x-2)^2 = x^2 - 4x + 4 f(x+1)=2(x24x+4)3(x2)+1f(x+1) = 2(x^2 - 4x + 4) - 3(x - 2) + 1

  1. Simplify the expression:

f(x+1)=2x28x+83x+6+1f(x+1) = 2x^2 - 8x + 8 - 3x + 6 + 1 f(x+1)=2x211x+15f(x+1) = 2x^2 - 11x + 15

Thus, the required function is:

f(x+1)=2x211x+15f(x+1) = 2x^2 - 11x + 15

Would you like a more detailed breakdown, or do you have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. How would you solve f(x+2)f(x+2) using the same method?
  2. Can you apply the same substitution technique to a different type of function?
  3. What happens if you try to find f(x)f(x) from f(x+3)f(x+3)?
  4. How do you expand (x2)2(x-2)^2 systematically in algebra?
  5. Can this method be applied to other function transformations, such as shifts and stretches?

Tip: When substituting into a function, always adjust the variable properly by analyzing the new terms relative to the original equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Function transformation
Substitution

Formulas

f(x+3) = 2x^2 - 3x + 1
Expansion of (x-2)^2

Theorems

Algebraic substitution theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10-12